Appeal of China assets keeps rising among global investors, JPMorgan research says
Global investors’ appetite for Chinese equities, companies and assets continues to rise owing to rapid technological advancements and…
How Xiaomi’s push into AI, chips and EVs is future-proofing its hardware empire
Xiaomi is betting on artificial intelligence to future-proof its sprawling hardware empire, pouring massive resources into open-source models…
Polestar 4 coupe long-range RWD review: luxury by the numbers
With the quiet exit of the Polestar 2 from the New Zealand market, the 4 is now the entry…
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…
BYD Sealion 8 Premium AWD review: the $90,000 question
We know BYD can do small and appealingly idiosyncratic really well: refer the Atto 1, Atto 2 or even…
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…