22+ hour, 36+ min ago  (592+ words) Ford New Zealand Managing Director Annaliese Atina has confirmed the Chinese-built Transit City electric van will be sold locally, marking the first firm commitment to the model after months of it being "under consideration." Speaking to AutoTrader NZ, Atina says…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (416+ words) Ikea New Zealand has rolled out a zero-emissions home delivery network in Auckland, supported by a new electric vehicle charging system developed in partnership with Jump Charging. The infrastructure underpins Ikea's goal of achieving fully electric metro deliveries, with plans…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (460+ words) Chinese automotive brand Forthing will launch in New Zealand next month with the Taikon medium SUV, offering both Super Hybrid and full electric powertrains across two trim levels. The Taikon range will be available from 17 April 2026, with Luxury and Exclusive…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (599+ words) Ford New Zealand is considering bringing the new Transit City electric van to the local market, adding a more affordable urban delivery option to its existing electric commercial vehicle lineup. The Transit City represents a fundamentally different approach from the…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (307+ words) Chinese-owned automotive brand MG Motor plans to introduce semi-solid-state battery technology to the European market by the end of 2026, marking a step towards next-generation EV systems. The new battery will debut in the entry-level MG4 EV Urban, with MG claiming it…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (251+ words) Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has stepped back from plans to become an all-electric brand, with chief executive Chris Brownridge confirming the company will continue producing V12-powered models. The brand had previously signalled a shift to fully electric vehicles by 2030, following the…...

2+ week, 23+ hour ago  (332+ words) BMW has revived the i3 badge for its new electric 3 Series sedan, which the German manufacturer says will deliver up to 900km of driving range. The new model " not to be confused with BMW's original i3 hatchback " represents the second vehicle in BMW's…...

2+ week, 23+ hour ago  (715+ words) The Volvo EX90 has arrived in New Zealand later than originally planned, but the delay has delivered benefits for local buyers. Models arriving from April feature an updated 800V electrical system for faster charging and improved efficiency. Volvo Cars New Zealand is…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (397+ words) Audi has confirmed it will expand its electric vehicle line-up with the introduction of the A2 e-tron, a compact all-electric model set to be unveiled in late 2026. The A2 e-tron will sit at the entry point of Audi's EV range and is…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (327+ words) New Zealand's fuel shortage has triggered a buying frenzy at electric vehicle dealerships, with some recording daily sales figures that would normally take weeks to achieve as petrol anxiety drives rapid consumer adoption. Warren Willmot, General Manager of BYD New…...