EXCLUSIVE: BYD’s announcement of a NZ-first sub-$30,000 sticker for a new electric car seems set to be matched in a few days by another same-format Chinese car with even better performance and range.
Read MoreThe staple engine of Ford’s utility and its SUV sister ship is being dropped, in favour of a revised single turbo unit. Also there’s wider availability of the diesel V6.
Read MoreNew Elroq and updated Enyaq were supposed to release now - but need to sort specs to meet Kiwi tastes has taken longer than expected.
Read MoreSpecial edition Forester and Outback being given focus at Japan show raises thought about NZ circulation.
Read MoreOctober was the fourth month of growth, but distributors’ organisation remains wary.
Read MoreJust the mid choice of three editions of the ‘electric Three’ will return to sale, with more spec and a price increase.
Read MoreFault found during crash testing is now being addressed by maker.
Read MoreIt’s high mileage, far from new, but has undergone a pretty sweet rebirth. Plus, there’s the most recent ownership.
Read MoreKorean giant’s first China-made car, a medium battery-fed SUV, could be here from early 2026.
Read MoreCommon battery size and the choice of front and all-wheel-drive for Suzuki’s first battery car.
Read MoreToyota now has two global prestige brands - and both are seeking to make territorial gain.
Read MoreSubaru Technica International has pulled the covers off two engaging power plays.
Read MoreA rotary-electric performance coupe that runs on algae and the next Mazda2.
Read MoreNippy, zippy street-wise battery baby is heading this way.
Read MoreMitsubishi’s promise of delivering a design study for a go-everywhere electrified luxury model has fulfilled in Tokyo today.
Read MoreTyre recycling effort is paying off, though a South Island processing restriction requires more attention.
Read MoreChina’s electric commercial kingpin says good environmental intention must begin with sustainability effort on the production line.
Read MoreSino-Brit make’s regional boss reckons traydeck sector is a golden ticket.
Read MoreWhen the question ‘what’ll it take to bowl over early adopters of the A6 Avant e-tron?’ is taken literally by the marketing team.
Read MoreThe battery-wed replacement for the Mazda6 is coming to the region next year.
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