NEWS
New Ford Escape PHEV here
Ford dealers throughout New Zealand are now getting the new Ford Escape, billed as Europe’s best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with upgraded towing capability (up to 2100kg). The Ford…
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E-CARS
Five Porsche NOW centres open in Canada
Porsche Cars Canada Ltd (PCL) has announced the opening of five Porsche NOW locations in Montreal, Ottawa, and Vancouver. The brand pop-ups will be the first of their…
EBIKES
Beam’s Wellington licence suspended
The Wellington City Council says it has suspended micromobility company Beam’s licence to operate in the capital city following allegations Beam has run a larger fleet of e-scooters…
E-CARS
BYD Seal 06 GT launched
The BYD Seal 06 GT has been unveiled at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. Its price has been put at 150,000 yuan (about NZ$33,820), BYD Auto New…
E-CARS
Polestar reports 82% global delivery growth in Q2 2024
Polestar says it delivered 13,150 cars globally in Q2 2024 (ended June 30) up 82% compared to Q1 2024. That’s taken global deliveries for the first six months…
E-CARS
Nissan Leaf at new price and Ariya NZ launch delay continues
Nissan New Zealand says it continues to withhold the launch of its Ariya EV here “due to the volatility” in the New Zealand EV market. “Further announcements will…
NEWS
Electric refrigerated trailer to deliver zero-emission fresh produce
Truck body and trailer manufacturer Fairfax Industries has unveiled all-electric, engineless refrigerated trailer which can help deliver fresh produce without producing harmful emissions. The company, part of Action…
NEWS
Govt proposes RUCs for all light vehicles by 2027
Tolling reforms and road user charges (RUC) for all vehicles by 2027 is part of a new revenue action plan outlined by the Government to target critical transport…
NEWS
Tesla 7-seater Model Y production raises hopes for NZ market
According to reports from domestic media, Tesla will begin production of a seven-seater Model Y at its Gigafactory in Shanghai this October. This move is to cater primarily…
NEWS
Hyundai wants 2 million EV sales by 2023
Hyundai Motor Company unveiled a long-term strategy, the ‘Hyundai Way’, at its recent 2024 CEO Investor Day. The plan targets 5.55 million annual global sales by 2030, up…