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%…
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…
Making the switch to EV or PHEV: five things you need to know
We’ve previously had our say on the idea of suddenly trading-in your petrol/diesel car for something electrified, as…
Forthing Taikon first drive: is this is what a forward-thinking astronaut would drive?
What’s this new car all about then? Well, we knew we couldn’t get too far into 2026 without…
BYD New Zealand reveals pricing for more powerful Shark ute and Seal 06 wagon
BYD NZ has announced pricing for the two new additions to its local range. The Shark 6 Performance…
NZ’s 10 best eco-friendly family SUVs: practically perfect ways to beat the fuel crisis
Medium SUV is one of the most popular and important new-vehicle sales segments in New Zealand. It was…
BYD New Zealand secures increased EV supply to address fuel price volatility
BYD NZ has announced it has secured an increased production allocation for New Zealand. The company recently sold…
Government gives EVs a push with funding for more than 2500 new charge stations in NZ: build them and they will come?
The Government has allocated $52.7 million in zero-interest loans to more than double the number of EV chargers…
Nissan NZ says goodbye to Pathfinder, Juke. Hello to Frontier ute?
Nissan New Zealand has confirmed the departure of the Pathfinder SUV. The Juke and Ariya are also being…
Nissan NZ says goodbye to Pathfinder, Juke. Hello to Frontier ute?
Nissan New Zealand has confirmed the departure of the Pathfinder SUV. The Juke and Ariya are also being…
Ultimate PHEV guide: every plug-in hybrid electric car and SUV in New Zealand
Electrified vehicles are a hot topic in New Zealand, thanks to rising fuel prices, increasing climate change awareness…
BYD NZ sells 80 plug-in cars in a day: high fuel prices ‘pushing people’ towards EVs
Customer rush for BYD plug-ins, 6 times average sales rate. Fuel prices making buyers ‘reconsider the cost of…