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Former Top Gear presenter and EV advocate Quentin Willson dies
Former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson has died aged 68 after a short illness, his family has confirmed. Willson, who became one of the first UK television presenters…
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Efficiency gains for updated Mach-E
Ford New Zealand has announced significant updates to the Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle (EV), with the 2025 model year featuring enhanced performance, improved efficiency, and refreshed styling across…
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Tesla shareholders approve Musk’s $1 trillion pay package
Tesla shareholders have approved a compensation package for chief executive Elon Musk that could be worth up to US$1 trillion ($1.8 trillion) over a decade, despite opposition from…
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BYD to consider Kei EV for New Zealand
BYD New Zealand may consider introducing the company’s first Kei-class electric vehicle, the recently revealed BYD Racco, if it can be made commercially viable for local sale. Speaking with EVs &…
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Video: BYD outlines next phase for NZ as price parity becomes reality
BYD New Zealand general manager Warren Willmot says the brand’s upcoming models mark an important next step in making electric and electrified vehicles accessible to more New Zealand buyers. In…
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BYD NZ claims price parity with Atto 1 at $29,990
BYD has announced pricing for three new models bound for New Zealand, with the compact Atto 1 Essential achieving price parity with internal combustion engine competitors at $29,990…
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Z Energy backs Wellington Free Ambulance fleet electrification
Z Energy has donated 10 workplace electric vehicle (EV) chargers to Wellington Free Ambulance (WFA) as part of the ambulance service’s transition to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)…
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Dongfeng details three-model EV lineup for New Zealand launch
Dongfeng has revealed specifications for the three electric vehicles that will spearhead the Chinese brand’s New Zealand launch, with a compact hatch, SUV and sports sedan set to…
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BMW i4 returns to NZ with single variant
BMW New Zealand will reintroduce the fully electric i4 Gran Coupé to its local lineup later this year, offering a single variant with enhanced specification and improved efficiency.…
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GWM Ora becomes NZ’s most affordable EV
GWM has cut $2,000 from the entry-level Ora Lux, making it the cheapest new electric vehicle on sale in New Zealand at $35,990 until the end of 2025.…