NEWS
Hyundai and Kia revamp R&D
Hyundai Motor and Kia’s research and development (R&D) organisation shifts to become optimised for software defined vehicles (SDV) and new technology development. The restructure aims to accelerate the…
News
E-CARS
Rolls-Royce EV finishes 2.5m km test
Rolls-Royce has concluded a 2.5-million-kilometre testing programme of its electric Spectre. It finished more than 50,000 hours of testing, which included temperature extremes of minus 40°C to plus…
E-CARS
Ford opens Cologne EV Centre
The Ford Cologne Electric Vehicle Centre officially opens following a NZ$3.26 billion (US$2b) investment to transform the German plant, founded in 1930. The hi-tech centre will produce more…
NEWS
Electrics at Fieldays
Landex and Etrucks will include a range of electric machines at its D24 site near the South Gate during the National Fieldays, June 14-17 at Mystery Creek. online…
NEWS
Electrics up in May
About 1219 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs), 727 plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and 2534 hybrid vehicles were registered in May. So says Motor Industry Association (MIA) chief executive Aimee…
MAGAZINE
Welcome to the May edition of EVs and Beyond
We have plenty on electric mobility to grab your attention. EV dealers are expecting a flurry of activity once the Clean Car Discount changes apply and the fuel…
E-CARS
Skoda Enyaq Sportline ‘launch edition’ now qualifies for Clean Car rebate
Skoda New Zealand confirms the electric Skoda Enyaq Sportline now becomes its “Launch Edition” model starting from $79,990 driveaway. This makes the Launch Edition Enyaq SUV Sportline now…
NEWS
Subaru Solterra arrival delayed until December 2023
Subaru New Zealand (SNZ) managing director Wallis Dumper has confirmed that the arrival of the battery electric Solterra SUV has been delayed until the end of 2023. A…
EBIKES
Wellington e-bike tours planned
The Wellington City Council’s inaugural e-bike tour earlier this year was so successful that a series of bookable tours will be a regular fixture on the city’s calendar.…
NEWS
Electro Mobility Summit agenda released
New Zealand Electro Mobility Summit organiser Brightstar has issued the agenda for this year’s event at The Cloud on Auckland’s waterfront on September 5 and 6. The summit…