Chinese media report appliance maker Dreame has closed the automotive division that planned to launch EVs in New Zealand and Australia by early 2027. The company has not confirmed the closure.
Meridian reports a $130 million profit for FY26, holds household energy price rises below inflation, passes 519 EV charge points, and lines up final investment decisions on three renewable projects.
Chery Group's iCaur EV brand is coming to New Zealand in the second half of 2027, a spokesperson confirms, following its Australian launch announcement led by the boxy V25 SUV.
ANCAP has issued a consumer alert for the KGM Torres EVX, sold in NZ from March 2024 without the centre airbag KGM advertised, with around 70 local vehicles affected.
The Mazda 6e has been awarded a five-star ANCAP rating as it launches in New Zealand this week, scoring 93% for adult and child occupant protection.
Suzuki's production e Sky claims 310km from a 26kWh battery and is confirmed for the UK. Suzuki NZ says it has no announcements but is in ongoing product discussions with Japan.
Analysis of 10,000 used EV battery tests finds one in 85 carries a hidden cell imbalance invisible to state of health figures, though the typical battery remains tightly balanced.
We drive the $34,990 Arcfox T1 at its Auckland launch: a roomy, well-equipped small EV with standout driver assistance, while the brand's premium case waits for next year's T5.
Arcfox confirms the T5 mid-size electric SUV for New Zealand in early 2027, with up to 705km of CLTC range, 800-volt charging and the Leapmotor C10 and MG S6 in its sights.
BYD confirms the Defender-styled Ti 7 seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV for New Zealand in 2027, one of more than 15 models the brand says are coming in the next 18 months.
