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// Jaecoo confirms J5 EV pricing at $42,990
Jaecoo New Zealand has confirmed pricing for its all-new J5 electric vehicle (EV), with the compact SUV set to arrive
- AutoTrader says Jaecoo New Zealand announces pricing for electric J5 SUV
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// Nelson spray painter liquidated owing $448,000
A Nelson spray-painting company linked to a previously banned car dealer has been placed into liquidation owing more than $448,000.
// Breakthrough for EV batteries
Researchers at the University of Auckland have developed a new battery material that could help electric vehicles go further on a single charge and extend the lifespan of batteries.
IN OTHER NEWS
// No EV for us: New Zealand to continue with hybrid Highlander
Toyota New Zealand has confirmed that it will continue to sell the Highlander Hybrid here and has no current plans to introduce the new all-electric Highlander.
// Solar, heat pumps lower cost path than LNG for electrification, says NZGBC
A new report argues New Zealand can meet its looming energy shortfall by accelerating rooftop solar and electric hot water
// THL to sell UK and Ireland business for NZ$8m
Tourism Holdings Limited has agreed to sell its UK and Ireland operations to Portugal-based RV rental company Indie Campers for
// Automotive listings rise 14% as wider job market cools in final quarter
Automotive job listings rose 14% year-on-year in the final quarter of 2025, bucking a broader market slowdown that saw nationwide
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// WiTricity brings wireless EV charging to the golf course
WiTricity claims their newest wireless charging pad solution will eliminate “Did I remember to charge?” worries at the golf course.
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- Australian e Vitara specs hint at NZ offering
- Nissan posts positive Q3 profit, lifts outlook
- BMW Alpina unveiled as standalone brand with new emblem
- Tesla to shift Full Self-Driving to subscription-only model
- Strong start for sales platform
- Watch: 4-tonne Hummer EV embarrasses supercars whilst filming ad
- Chevrolet unveils special-edition Corvette Z06 dedicated to Bathurst
- Report: China looks to issue ban on yoke steering wheels
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