Mazda 6e: Kiwi price for brand’s first-ever pure-electric sedan revealed
Mazda’s first-ever pure-electric sedan, set for Kiwi launch in spring. Sourced from China, chassis tuned by Mazda in…
Why EVs don’t always charge as quickly as they’re supposed to
When it comes to DC-charging an EV, there are a couple of pain points that come up time…
Mazda NZ’s pure-electric family-sized CX-6e SUV will be here this year
CX-6e to arrive top top Takami specification. Sister model to 6e sedan, both sourced from China. Will join…
Suzuki e Vitara AWD review: dual in the crown
Even the entry-level e Vitara 2WD is Suzuki New Zealand’s most expensive model by far, at $54,990 (its…
A brand-new Jaecoo was the most popular EV in NZ last month
Newcomer from Jaecoo tops Kiwi sales charts for April. EV market down compared to May, but double the…
New Zealand new-vehicle sales April: solid growth, but ‘pace of increase has moderated’ for EVs
Motor Industry Association signals ‘measured growth trajectory’. Light passenger vehicles on the move, up 16.2%. Plug-ins claimed 23%…
Arcfox confirmed for Kiwi launch in June: who’s up for another new EV brand?
Arcfox is BAIC’s premium brand. First deliveries of T1 crossover likely in July. BEV only, complementing BAIC hybrids.…
Lexus RZ EV first drive: swish SUV gets steer-by-wire, simulated manual shift
What’s this new car all about then? The RZ is Lexus New Zealand’s only pure-electric (BEV) model; the…
Lexus RZ EV gets radical price rethink for NZ: now cheaper than the RX hybrid
RZ now priced in between NX and RX hybrids. New lineup includes Dyanmic and performance F Sport. Yoke…
BYD Atto 1 Essential versus Suzuki Swift GLZ: baby battle, EV versus ICE
It’s amazing how quickly the BYD Atto 1 has become a bit of a cult small-car in New…
MG4 Urban & 2026 MG4 first drive: wheels of confusion
What are these new cars all about then? If you were to suggest MG was setting out to…
The Insider: New Zealand has reached the tipping point for electrified cars
NordEast group general manager Dane Fisher argues New Zealand has reached a tipping point for vehicle electrification. First…