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Mazda 6e pricing leaked at sub-$60k
6+ hour, 58+ min ago (431+ words) Mazda's upcoming 6e electric fastback could start from $58, 990 plus on-road costs in New Zealand, according to information shared by a local dealer with a potential customer. The pricing details emerged in a post on Reddit's NZEV community, where a user reported…...
Jaguar Type 01 prototypes test at Monaco circuit
6+ hour, 45+ min ago (352+ words) Jaguar has showcased prototypes of its upcoming Type 01 luxury four-door GT on the Monaco circuit ahead of the Formula E race weekend, marking a significant milestone in the brand's transition to an all-electric future. The prototypes completed laps of the…...
Mazda confirms CX-6e electric SUV specifications for NZ
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (420+ words) Mazda New Zealand has confirmed local specifications for the CX-6e electric SUV ahead of its launch later this year, with the battery-electric model arriving in a single high-specification Takami trim level. The strategy mirrors Mazda's approach with the related 6e sedan, which…...
Phoenix Recycling and Sumitomo study lithium battery processing facility for NZ
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (411+ words) Phoenix Recycling Group has signed a strategic partnership with Sumitomo Corporation to investigate the potential development of a lithium-ion battery processing facility in New Zealand as electric vehicle adoption and end-of-life battery volumes continue to grow. The companies have signed…...
Toyota adds b Z4 X Touring to EV range
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (380+ words) Toyota New Zealand has expanded its electric vehicle line-up with the introduction of the b Z4 X Touring, a larger and more powerful version of its battery electric SUV designed for families and outdoor lifestyles. The new model follows the arrival…...
GAC outlines global growth strategy, new model pipeline
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (240+ words) GAC International has unveiled a new global growth strategy and a range of upcoming models as it targets becoming one of China's leading automotive exporters by 2030. The company used its first dedicated global launch event at Auto China 2026 in Beijing…...
Mitsubishi launches first non-plug-in hybrid for NZ " EVs & Beyond
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (518+ words) Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) has unveiled the Outlander Sport hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), marking the brand's first non-plug-in hybrid offering for the New Zealand market. The compact SUV will arrive in the third quarter of 2026 and represents a significant…...
Kia PV5 electric van priced from $64, 990
1+ week, 3+ day ago (384+ words) Kia New Zealand has confirmed pricing for its all-new PV5 electric van, with the Cargo 5 DR variant arriving in the fourth quarter of 2026 from $64, 990 plus on-road costs. A passenger version is also slated for Q4 2026, while the taller Cargo High Roof joins…...
Watt EV to deploy 370 Tesla Semis in major California electric freight rollout
1+ week, 3+ day ago (512+ words) US-based electric truck service provider Watt EV will deploy 370 Tesla Semi electric trucks as part of what it says will be the largest electric freight network connecting Northern and Central California. The company says the first 50 trucks are scheduled for…...
Energy sales drive Tesla NZ revenue surge
1+ week, 3+ day ago (373+ words) Tesla New Zealand has reported a strong financial recovery for 2025, with revenue surging to $285. 3 million from the previous year's $149. 5 million, driven primarily by a dramatic increase in energy generation and storage sales. The electric vehicle manufacturer's local operation saw its…...