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Geely EX5 gets Android Auto via OTA update
Geely EX5 owners in New Zealand are receiving a major over-the-air (OTA) software update this week that adds Android Auto connectivity and enhanced driver assistance features. First announced…
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Meridian opens Haast EV charging station
Meridian Energy has opened its new electric vehicle (EV) charging station at Haast, bringing fast charging to one of the most remote locations on the South Island’s tourist…
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Volvo CEO predicts EVs will cost less than petrol cars
Volvo chief executive Håkan Samuelsson says electric vehicles will “most probably” cost less than petrol cars within five years, as the Swedish automaker claims its EVs are already…
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Meridian opens St Arnaud EV charging station
Meridian Energy has opened a new electric vehicle (EV) charging station in St Arnaud, adding fast charging capability to the South Island alpine village. The charging site is…
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Electric vehicle momentum builds in steady Australian market
Australia’s new vehicle market recorded 87,092 sales in January 2026 – up 0.3% year-on-year – but the headline stability masks a dramatic shift toward electric powertrains, according to…
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Brisbane Uber Tesla hits 417,000km with strong battery health
A Brisbane Uber driver’s 2021 Tesla Model 3 has become a compelling case study for electric vehicle (EV) durability, accumulating more than 417,000 kilometres while retaining 88% of…
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Australian Government backs discounted finance for Hyundai and Kia EVs
A new partnership between the Australian Government’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Hyundai Capital Australia aims to reduce the upfront cost of electric vehicles by offering discounted finance…
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New Zealand’s first landfill-based EV charging hub opens in Lower Hutt
New Zealand’s first electric vehicle charging hub located at a landfill has opened at Silverstream, as Hutt City Council moves to cut emissions from waste and heavy transport operations.
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Electrified vehicles take 40% new market share in January
Electrified vehicles accounted for just over 40% of all new vehicle registrations in January, with battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid models continuing to drive demand at the…
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Xiaomi denies Ford joint venture talks report
Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has categorically denied reports suggesting the company was in talks with Ford Motor Company about a potential electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing joint venture in…