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Xpeng opens first New Zealand dealerships
Chinese electric vehicle brand Xpeng has officially launched in New Zealand, with confirmation its first dealerships in Auckland and Christchurch are now in operation. The initial locations —…
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Global EV sales climb 20% to 20.7 million in 2025
Global electric vehicle sales reached 20.7 million units in 2025, up 20% on the previous year, according to new data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. The research firm says…
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Australian EV interest stabilises as buyers become more selective
Electric vehicle consideration has stabilised in Australia after years of decline, but buyers are becoming increasingly selective about which brands they would seriously consider purchasing. The latest carsales…
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Dongfeng 007 launches from $54,990 with sub-4s performance
Dongfeng Motor has announced pricing for its new 007 fastback coupe that delivers what may be the most compelling performance-per-dollar proposition in the New Zealand electric vehicle (EV)…
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Renault to reintegrate electric vehicle division Ampere
French automaker Renault Group is set to reintegrate its electric vehicle (EV) division Ampere back into the main company, reversing a 2023 spin-off strategy that failed to achieve…
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Scout not EV enough for Colorado dealers
Volkswagen Group dealers in Colorado are suing the state over a dealer licence granted to Scout Motors, arguing the electric vehicle startup should not qualify for direct-to-consumer sales…
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Canada slashes Chinese EV tariffs in major trade shift
Canada has dramatically reversed its protectionist stance on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), cutting tariffs from 100% to just 6.1% following a trade agreement signed between Prime Minister Mark…
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China steps up solid-state battery testing
China’s carmakers are pushing ahead with next-generation solid-state battery technology as competition in the country’s electric vehicle market intensifies. FAW Group has become the latest manufacturer to begin…
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Hyundai reveals UK pricing for high-performance IONIQ 6 N EV
Hyundai has confirmed UK pricing and full specifications for the new IONIQ 6 N, its latest high-performance electric vehicle, with order books now open ahead of first deliveries…
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Tesla starts unsupervised robotaxi rides in Austin
Tesla has begun offering fully driverless public robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas, marking the first time the company has removed in-vehicle safety monitors from its autonomous ride-hailing service.…