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AWD or RWD? We drove two MG S6s to Hamilton to find out
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (401+ words) Is all-wheel drive actually worth the extra money on an EV? It is one of the most common questions buyers face now that so many electric models come in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive flavours, and it is the…...
Tesla Cybercab spotted on New Zealand public road for first time
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (276+ words) A second image from the same group shows the car parked on snow at the proving grounds themselves, confirming what many suspected when a pair of Cybercabs were first spotted in June, strapped to a transporter heading south through the…...
Tesla misses profit expectations despite revenue surge
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (316+ words) Revenue rose 26% year-on-year to US$28.24 billion, ahead of Bloomberg consensus forecasts of US$26.32b. However, adjusted earnings per share came in at US$0.33, well below the US$0.50 expected by analysts. Adjusted EBITDA was US$3.27b, compared with expectations of US$4.0b. Tesla shares…...
Mercedes-Benz reveals pricing for electric GLC
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (320+ words) Mercedes-Benz New Zealand has confirmed local pricing for its updated GLC range, headlined by the arrival of the all-electric GLC 400 4MATIC with a starting price of $128,900. The electric SUV is powered by a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system producing 360kW and 800Nm, enabling a 0-100km/h…...
Electric Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4MATIC opens for NZ orders at $128,900
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (585+ words) Mercedes-Benz has opened New Zealand orders for the fully electric GLC 400 4MATIC, priced at $128,900 drive-away including GST and on-road costs. The model arrives on a dedicated EV architecture with an 800-volt electrical system, bringing the brand’s most popular nameplate into the…...
Updated Zeekr X arrives with more power and equipment
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (275+ words) Zeekr has confirmed pricing for its updated X electric SUV ahead of its New Zealand arrival in August, with the refreshed model bringing more performance and additional standard equipment despite only a small price increase. The local line-up continues with…...
Toyota names Evnex as official EV charging partner
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (529+ words) Toyota New Zealand has partnered with Christchurch-based EV charger manufacturer Evnex as its official supplier of home charging solutions, supporting the expansion of its growing battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle range. The partnership follows a review of the EV…...
Hybrid and EV imports hit $2.9b in year to June
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (327+ words) New Zealand’s shift towards lower-emission vehicles continued to gather pace over the past year, with the value of reduced-emission passenger vehicle imports climbing 33% to $2.9 billion in the 12 months to June 2026. Figures released by Stats NZ show reduced-emission vehicles – including battery-electric…...
Volvo builds first Australian-made OEM electric trucks – EVs & Beyond
1+ week, 2+ day ago (516+ words) Volvo Group Australia has produced the first Australian-made electric trucks by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), marking a milestone for the country’s heavy vehicle manufacturing sector. The first locally built battery-electric trucks rolled off the production line at Volvo’s Wacol…...
Video: Kia PV5 – The courier’s new best friend?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (818+ words) Just when you thought Kia was done with its expansive EV offering, but a very important addition has just landed in the form of the PV5 Cargo. And while this futuristic PV5 is quite an impressive offering in its own right, it’s…...