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Subaru shifts investment from EVs to hybrids

Subaru is pulling back on its electric vehicle rollout and diverting a large portion of its planned ¥1.5 trillion (about NZ$17b) electrification budget into hybrid development, citing weakening…

November 18, 2025
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Government slashes Clean Vehicle Standard charges

The Government is cutting Clean Vehicle Standard charges by nearly 80% in response to what Transport Minister Chris Bishop describes as a 'failing system' that has seen electric vehicle demand drop and supply shortages emerge for cleaner used vehicles.

November 18, 2025
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Toyota NZ stays quiet on C-HR electric SUV

Toyota New Zealand has declined to comment on whether the brand’s new C-HR battery electric vehicle (BEV) will be offered locally, despite the model being confirmed for Australia.…

November 13, 2025
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Polestar 5 debuts in Gran Turismo 7

Polestar’s flagship electric performance GT will launch in Gran Turismo 7 this December, following its showcase at the Gran Turismo World Series event in Los Angeles. The Swedish-Chinese…

November 12, 2025
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Dongfeng launches in NZ with sub-$30k BOX EV

Dongfeng Motor has officially launched in New Zealand with three fully electric models, led by the compact BOX which becomes the only new electric vehicle (EV) available under…

November 12, 2025