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Tesla developing smaller, cheaper SUV?
Tesla could be developing a new smaller, lower-cost electric SUV, according to latest sources. Reuters reports the model is in early development, with the company recently contacting suppliers…
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JAC T9 plug-in hybrid ute nears New Zealand arrival
New Zealand’s ute market is set to gain another hybrid option, with the JAC T9 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) nearing a local launch. The brand’s New Zealand website outlines…
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GWM prices Ora 5 electric SUV from $36,990
GWM New Zealand has announced pricing for its all-electric Ora 5 SUV, with the compact electric vehicle set to arrive in local showrooms in June 2026. The electric…
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BYD launches Shark 6 Performance and Seal 06 Touring
BYD New Zealand has launched two new models designed specifically for local market needs: the Shark 6 Performance ute and the Seal 06 Touring plug-in hybrid wagon. The…
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New consenting rules to support EV charger rollout
The Government has removed consenting barriers for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, aiming to speed up the rollout of chargers across New Zealand. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says…
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Jaecoo J5 EV records 150 New Zealand orders
The Jaecoo J5 electric vehicle (EV) has recorded 150 orders in New Zealand as part of a broader trans-Tasman success story that has seen the Chinese brand exceed…
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BMW iX3 claims double World Car Awards win
The BMW iX3 has been named 2026 World Car of the Year and 2026 World Electric Vehicle at the World Car Finals in New York, marking a significant…
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Fast-track approval granted for NZ’s largest wind farm
Fast-track approval has been granted for what the Government says will be New Zealand’s largest wind farm, with Contact Energy set to develop the Southland Wind Farm. Contact…
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Candela unveils quietest high-speed ferry
Swedish electric vessel manufacturer Candela has launched what it claims is the quietest high-speed water transport ever created, with the first P-12 Business vessel commissioned in Stockholm before…
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Suzuki e VITARA earns four-star ANCAP rating
ANCAP Safety has released a safety rating for the all-electric Suzuki e VITARA, with the battery electric small SUV achieving a four-star rating. The e VITARA demonstrated sound…