E-CARS
BYD dealership opens in Nelson
The Car Company in Nelson has opened a BYD dealership. “Being selected as the premier franchise for BYD in the Top of the South fills us with immense…
Geoff Dobson
E-CARS
Mini Cooper BEVs here in Q3
Two battery electric vehicles (BEVs) – the Mini Cooper E and SE – will be introduced in Q3 this year priced from $60,990. Mini New Zealand says it…
NEWS
Emissions reduction framework launch
New Zealand has a long road ahead to meet its emissions targets, and technology is crucial for a greener future. So says the NZ Technology Industry Association which…
E-CARS
Tesla tops new vehicle March BEV registrations: MIA
Tesla led the top five new battery electric vehicle (BEV) models in March, says the Motor Industry Association (MIA). The Tesla Model 3 topped the list with 125…
HYBRIDS
US Toyota electrified sales up
Hybrids are winning Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) sales. TMNA first quarter 2024 US sales saw electrified vehicles surge 74% on a volume basis, representing 36.6% (206,850) of…
E-CARS
Video: Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi passes US driver’s licence test
Hyundai Motor’s new campaign film shows the Ioniq 5 robotaxi successfully completing a process similar to an actual US driver’s licence test. Based on Hyundai’s ‘Progress for Humanity’…
NEWS
Transpower’s CEO resigns
Transpower chief executive Alison Andrew is stepping down on June 30 this year. “After 10 years leading Transpower, Alison has decided that the time is right for her…
NEWS
Geely electric ute expected in Australia later this year
Geely says on social media its electric ute is due in Australia later in 2024. The ute will be known as “Riddara” rather than “Radar” because of a…
E-CARS
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup car debuts
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup car has been unveiled at the official practice round for participating teams in the Hyundai N Festival motorsports event in South Korea,…
E-CARS
EVs at Australian Off-Grid Living Festival
An Electrification Festival area for EVs and sustainable transportation features at the Off-Grid Living Festival in Chiltern, Victoria, on April 6 and 7. The latest EV technology, e-bikes…