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Wayve, Uber and Nissan team up on robotaxi pilot
Wayve, Uber and Nissan have announced plans to collaborate on the development of robotaxis, with a pilot programme expected to launch in Tokyo in late 2026.
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Tesla Model Y L stretches to six seats from $83,900
Tesla has announced the first-ever Model Y L, a longer six-seat variant of its best-selling electric SUV, available for order in New Zealand. The Model Y L features…
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BMW iX3 priced at $125,900 for NZ launch
BMW will launch the all-new iX3 electric SUV in New Zealand at midyear with a price of $125,900, marking the arrival of the German brand’s Neue Klasse model…
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EV owners unlikely to switch back to petrol, survey finds
Nearly all electric vehicle owners in New Zealand say they would buy another EV, according to new research from Consumer NZ that highlights strong satisfaction among current drivers.…
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Mazda focuses on single top grade for 6e
Mazda Motors of New Zealand will launch the all-new Mazda 6e electric vehicle (EV) in a single, highly equipped Takami grade when it arrives in the second half…
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Mercedes-Benz unveils VLE luxury electric minivan
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the VLE electric minivan, combining S-Class levels of luxury with electric power and minivan practicality. The German manufacturer says the VLE achieves a drag coefficient…
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ChargeNet launches Autocharge
ChargeNet has launched Autocharge, a feature that eliminates the need for apps, cards or screen interactions when charging compatible electric vehicles (EVs) on its network. The system automatically…
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Workplace bike scheme launches to cut car commuting
A new workplace bike scheme provider has launched in New Zealand to help employers reduce car-dependent commuting, with Statistics New Zealand data showing more than 84% of commuters…
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AT awards $755m bus contract to Kinetic for electric fleet
Auckland Transport has awarded a $755 million bus services contract to Kinetic that will see a fully electric fleet introduced across major routes in central Auckland from 2027.
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Nissan Leaf wins global women’s car award
The Nissan Leaf has been named the supreme winner of the 2026 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) award, following a closely contested final voting round among…