Skoda’s flagship seven-seat SUV is electric
How to follow up on the success of the seven-seat Skoda Kodiaq? It would appear the Czech car maker has gone for an all-electric alternative incorporating the modern solid styling of the Vision 7S and Space concepts. Up front is the ‘Tech Deck’ face of modern solid styling, a slimmer version of the traditional Skoda grille. Within this panel are sensors, and radar and camera units for the car’s driver assist systems. DRLs should extend to the front wings. Other cues from the Vision S include...
Read moreDetailsZeekr please bring the 007 GT down under
Premium electric car brand Zeekr, a Geely company, is coming to New Zealand at some point. And with any luck...
Polestar 7 is not the Polestar 2 replacement
Less than a week ago, news of the Polestar 7 emerged, suggesting it would be a Polestar 2 replacement. Now...
Tauranga’s e-motorcycle maker Ubco goes into receivership
Tauranga-based electric motorcycle manufacturer Ubco has gone into receivership, only a few months after celebrating a major deal with Australia...
2024 BYD Atto 3 Extended review
Funny the things you stumble upon by accident. I’d never really considered why BYD called its first offering the Atto...
Polestar 7 to fight in the compact premium SUV segment
Chinese firm Polestar wants to grow sales by one-third in the next 36 months. It believes the new model 7...
FTN Streetdog80 a sell-out before its release
After a string of electric motorcycle manufacturer failures overseas last year, it’s a relief to find that Kiwi firm FTN...
Toyofuji stops shipping used EVs except for Nissan Leaf
Shipping company Toyofuji has called a halt to shipping used electric vehicles. The Nissan Leaf is excluded from the ban, though only under specific conditions. Customers must now meet stricter guidelines before their vehicles are shipped. Under the new rules, used BEVs must have no damage to the main lithium battery or the vehicle’s underbody, and the state of charge must be at least 20 per cent. The shipping company also undertakes an onboard diagnostics check before loading to ensure minimal voltage differences between cells. In certain instances, a “Letter of Guarantee” and “Battery Condition Report” must also be submitted. ...
Read moreDetailsPolestar 2 further reduced in price
Polestar New Zealand is now offering new 2023 examples of its standard-range single-motor Polestar 2 for $44,990. That’s a $25k...
Nissan electrifies the R32 Skyline GT-R
Nissan has unveiled an all electric R32 Skyline GT-R restomod at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Gone is the twin-turbo straight-six...
BYD Atto 2 is an MG ZS EV rival
BYD has released a compact electric SUV, the Atto 2, that will rival the likes of MG’s second-gen ZS EV. ...
New Mazda 6e Will Compete with Tesla Model 3
Mazda has wheeled out an electric successor to its Mazda 6 saloon. Dubbed the 6e, and known in China as...
Tesla’s Model Y facelift is now available to order here
Following on from the news late last year that Tesla’s facelifted model Y is about to go into production, the...
Skoda Enyaq EV is revitalised
The Skoda Enyaq renewal has occurred, bringing its styling into line with its new “modern solid” Elroq sibling. It also...
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