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The big question from the magnet shock of 2025 is who gets to be the North Sea. It’s…
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What’s this new car all about then? From a purely nuts-and-volts perspective, the Tavascan is Cupra’s version of…
Honda Super-One for New Zealand: cool almost-a-kei-car confirmed
Super-One EV will be launched in NZ in the second half of 2026. Based on Japanese N-ONe e,…
Mini Paul Smith Edition for New Zealand: as is the fashion
Legendary UK fashion designer Paul Smith continues Mini collab. Paul Smith Edition will come in three body styles.…
Nissan and Lithion redefine EV battery recycling in Canada
A new recycling initiative in Canada aims to give electric vehicle (EV) batteries a second life. The program,…
Nissan’s new EV battery doubles driving distance, cuts charging times
Electric vehicles Japanese automaker aims for all-solid-state battery mass production by fiscal 2028 Nissan is racing with other…
New Zealand’s new car brands for 2026: but wait, there’s more!
If you’re not satisfied with the sheer volume of new vehicle brands that have been introduced into New…
Toyota RAV4 NZ lineup revealed: which are hybrid, which are PHEV?
New Toyota RAV4 from early-2026. Hybrid now available in FWD and AWD. PHEV from mid-year, in three distinct…
Audi A6 Avant e-tron launched in New Zealand: would you like a $10k coffee table with that?
Audi A6 Avant e-tron is the brand’s first pure-electric wagon. Collaboration with Kiwi designer Tim Webber includes three…
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Sustainable Mobility Led By Cities In The Netherlands
Roads made for biking and walking, with cars as occasional guests, now a reality in Utrecht, the Netherlands.…
Leapmotor B10 first drive: the most European Chinese car you can buy?
What’s this new car all about then? Before we begin, a quick Leapmotor refresher. It’s a Chinese maker…