EV demand surges as fuel costs drive buyer shift
New vehicle registrations jumped 25.2% in March 2026 as electric vehicle demand strengthened dramatically, with battery electric vehicles tripling their market share amid rising fuel costs. A total…
New vehicle registrations jumped 25.2% in March 2026 as electric vehicle demand strengthened dramatically, with battery electric vehicles tripling their market share amid rising fuel costs. A total…
Tesla reported higher first-quarter vehicle deliveries but fell short of analyst expectations, delivering 358,023 electric vehicles (EVs) compared to consensus estimates of 365,645. The figures represent a 6.3%…
The Dongfeng Box has been updated for the 2026 model year with enhanced safety equipment, addressing previous concerns about the New Zealand specification while maintaining its $29,990 launch…
Ford New Zealand managing director Annaliese Atina has confirmed the Chinese-built Transit City electric van will be sold locally, marking the first firm commitment to the model after…
Ikea New Zealand has rolled out a zero-emissions home delivery network in Auckland, supported by a new electric vehicle charging system developed in partnership with Jump Charging. The…
Toyota Motor Corporation plans to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as an equal shareholder in fuel cell joint venture Cellcentric, as the companies look to accelerate development…
Land Rover’s Freelander nameplate has re-emerged as a standalone electrified SUV brand, with the first concept unveiled in China as part of a joint venture between Jaguar Land…
BEV and PHEV registrations surge as fuel price anxiety reshapes buying behaviour NZ New Passenger Power Source – March 2025 vs March 2026 New passenger registrations by power…
A Tesla showroom in Sydney’s Parramatta has been damaged in a suspected arson attack that destroyed three vehicles and caused significant building damage in the early hours of…
Toyota Australia has confirmed pricing for the first battery electric HiLux, with the dual-motor all-wheel drive ute set to arrive in Australian showrooms from May at A$74,990 plus…