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// EV owners happy with switch
Nearly all EV owners in New Zealand appear satisfied with switching to a low or zero-emissions model after a new survey revealed 96 per cent of them would happily buy another electric car.
- EVs and Beyond says EV owners unlikely to switch back to petrol, survey finds
- Stuff says 96% of electric car owners in NZ say they won’t go back to petrol
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// Mazda 6e specifications confirmed for New Zealand
Mazda New Zealand has confirmed the all-electric 6e sedan will arrive locally in the second half of 2026.
- EVs and Beyond says Mazda focuses on single top grade for 6e
- Driven Car Guide says Mazda’s Chinese-collab 6e EV confirmed for NZ with European chassis tuning
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// Mercedes-Benz unveils VLE luxury electric minivan
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the VLE electric minivan, combining S-Class levels of luxury with electric power and minivan practicality.
- AutoTrader says The Mercedes-Benz VLE is an electric minivan with S-Class levels of luxury
- Driven Car Guide says Mercedes-Benz unveils electric VLE with 700km range and luxury van ambitions
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// ChargeNet’s NZ ‘Autocharge’ stations can now recognise your EV and start charging automatically
ChargeNet, New Zealand’s largest provider of EV fast-charge stations, has introduced a new feature called Autocharge that enables a car to start charging as soon as it’s plugged in – no fob-tap, QR-scan or phone-app required.
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// MTF Finance chair Mark Darrow to step down
MTF Finance board chair Mark Darrow will retire at the end of his current term in mid-2026, bringing to a
// Vehicle owners settle $10.9m claim against Hino
New Zealand vehicle owners have reached a $10.9 million in-principle settlement with truck manufacturer and distributor Hino Motors following a
// Model enters third generation
Mazda Motors of New Zealand has announced range details for its all-new CX-5, which is due to be launched here in the second half of the year.
// Ute prices cut by $3k
All PRO-4X and ST-X variants ordered before the end of March will benefit from a $3,000 factory bonus.
// Support for Auld Mug
Toyota NZ has renewed its longstanding partnership with Emirates Team New Zealand ahead of the defence of the 38th America’s Cup.
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// Donut Lab’s Latest Solid-State Battery Test Proves It Isn’t A Supercapacitor
The startup’s third test evaluates whether its solid-state battery is actually a supercapacitor. Here’s what the results say.
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- Audi’s hardcore RS3 Competition Limited confirmed for New Zealand
- Porsche Cayenne S Electric arrives with 490kW punch and 653km range
- Cupra Formentor VZ5 with the 5-cylinder heart of an Audi RS is coming to NZ
- Lamborghini CEO leaves door open for more off-road sports cars
- BMW iX3 will land in NZ with a compelling price
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