BYD Seagull coming Down Under?
While prices of electric vehicles have been falling recently, it’s more to do with local distributors needing to clear stock. Sales hit the skids with the removal of rebates and the introduction of RUCs by the current government, though price reductions have slowly been reinvigorating interest. Those hanging out for even more affordable offerings, like the Seagull, BYD’s small hatch, might have to wait a bit longer however. Over in Australia, BYD’s local distributor, EV Direct confirmed to media it will offer a sub-Dolphin model in...
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It would appear that Tesla is driving in a new direction, down a robotics road. The autonomous Robotaxi is taking...
MG Cyberster First Drive with video
MG Motor New Zealand has finally landed the Cyberster all-electric convertible two-seater. For now, it seems there’s only one available,...
Two Big Rigs From Scout Motors But No RHD Plans Yet
As promised a week ago, Scout Motors lives again as an electric 4x4 off-road brand, backed by Volkswagen. It has...
Solid-State Battery War is Heating Up
Stellantis is another to announce it will start using solid state batteries in the not-too-distant future. Formal testing road testing...
New CATL Battery May Revolutionise PHEV Ownership
Chinese tech giant CATL has developed a new battery pack that allows PHEVs to travel up to 400km on a...
Cupra Raval Spotted Testing Minus Camouflage
Cupra’s next EV, the compact Raval, is now out testing. And judging by the latest pictures of the largely production-ready...
Designer Cadillac Experience Centre to Open in K Rd
Cadillac’s new home in New Zealand is on Auckland’s Karangahape Road. Known as the Auckland Cadillac Experience Centre, the facility that was once the Tesla showroom will open in Q2 2025. Created in cahoots with architecture firm Gensler, the site was chosen because it isn’t in a traditional car sales location. Gensler designed Cadillac's first European showroom in Zurich, Switzerland. The new facility is nestled amongst funky boutiques, bars, and restaurants along one of Auckland’s most lively and energetic streets. A two-storey, colonial-style building, it features an exposed brick facade and large glazed windows for plenty of natural light. Inside,...
Read moreMustang Mach-E Updated with Autonomous Lane Change Tech
The Ford Mustang Mach-E update for the 2025 model year arrives here next year with a new look and extra...
Are In-Wheel Motors the Next Big Thing for EVs?
In-wheel motors (IWMs) have been around for ages but don’t seem to have caught on. Disadvantages include a harsh environment,...
MG Cyberster NZ Pricing Confirmed
MG Motor Australia and New Zealand introduced the MG Cyberster, a 375kW all-wheel-drive electric roadster, at a launch event in...
BYD Debuts Sealion 7 Overseas, Due Here Sometime
BYD has added a new car to its European line-up, the fully electric BYD Sealion 7. And the Tesla Model...
Next MG ZS EV Breaks Cover
The successor to the MG ZS EV will be an all-new, all-electric small SUV based on the MG4 hatchback. It...
Renault Twizy Reincarnated as Mobilize Duo
The Renault Group's new mobility division, Mobilize, has revealed the production version of its Mobilize Duo. It is the spiritual...