Nissan's Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid ute has been spotted on public roads in Sydney, the latest in an Australian test programme running since June, ahead of an expected 2027 launch and a hinted New Zealand arrival.
Kia has revealed the PV7 electric van at IAA Transportation with 800-volt charging, up to 96.2kWh of battery, 460km of WLTP range and Cargo and Passenger versions, launching in Korea and Europe in 2027.
BYD has reportedly ordered 10 more 9,200-car carriers, taking its fleet to 18 ships, and BYD NZ expects the brand's own vessels to begin delivering here from late 2027 or early 2028.
Leapmotor's product chief says the brand is discussing products 'for which maybe another market there is no demand' for Australia, without saying ute, as the plug-in ute race heats up in New Zealand.
GWM New Zealand has priced the Cannon Hi4-T plug-in hybrid ute from $58,990, $12,000 below the BYD Shark 6, with 310kW, 750Nm, 115km NEDC electric range and 3.5-tonne towing.
Ford NZ has priced the JMC-built Transit City electric van at $58,990 plus on-road costs, with a 56kWh LFP battery, up to 254km WLTP range and January 2027 deliveries.
Ford's sub-US$30,000 Fathom electric ute has been photographed in Las Vegas after hot-weather testing, with right-hand drive engineered into its platform but no NZ launch confirmed.
Hyundai's E3W electric three-wheeler, developed with TVS for passenger, courier and emergency work, has moved beyond concept stage with production plans formalised.
Auckland hydrofoil builder Vessev has raised NZ$32.6 million led by Blackbird Ventures and named Lake Tahoe operator FlyTahoe as its first US customer, shipping a VS-9 to debut at New York Climate Week.
Three Toyota Mirai have joined Ezi Car Rental's Palmerston North Airport fleet, New Zealand's first rental hydrogen cars, at an introductory $79 a day for corporate customers.
