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// Dreame unveils jet-powered electric supercar with sub-second acceleration
Chinese technology company Dreame has announced the Nebula NEXT 01 JET Edition, an electric supercar equipped with jet boosters
- AutoTrader says Dreame’s jet-powered electric supercar promises a sub one-second 0-100 time
- Stuff says Dreame reveal rocket-boosted EV supercar with 0.9s 0-100km/h claim
HOT TOPIC
// MG confirms electric U9 ute and S6 SUV for New Zealand
MG Motor New Zealand has confirmed it will introduce two new electric models to the local line-up,
- Driven Car Guide says MG New Zealand will launch a pure-electric version of the massive U9 ute this year
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STATS WEEK
// New-vehicle demand rises
GWM Haval H6 among the big gainers as sector’s monthly registrations jump 16.9 per cent year-on-year.
// Chinese brands drive new vehicle market to strong April result
New vehicle registrations climbed to 9863 units in April 2026, an 11.6% increase compared with the same month last year, when 8839 units were recorded.
// Commercials market flat
There were 2,753 new commercials registered last month, a modest 0.6 per cent increase when compared with 2,737 in April 2025.
// Volvo’s NZ sales surge 67%
Volvo Cars New Zealand is celebrating a 67 per cent increase in sales for the first quarter of 2026, when compared with the same period last year.
IN OTHER NEWS
// The Insider: New Zealand has reached the tipping point for electrified cars
NordEast group GM Dane Fisher argues NZ has reached a tipping point for electrification.
// Auckland transport reforms pass final reading
Legislation overhauling Auckland’s transport governance has passed its third reading,
// Toyota tops trusted car brand survey for 21st year
Toyota has been named New Zealand’s most trusted car brand for the 21st consecutive year
// Limited-edition Toyota GR Yaris Aero Performance Package arrives in New Zealand
Toyota New Zealand has confirmed the new GR Yaris Aero Performance Package is now available locally.
// MG4 Urban – a new affordable EV benchmark?
MG New Zealand is bolstering its affordable EV ranks with the introduction of the MG4 Urban and also a timely update for the popular MG4.
// 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Special Edition arrives in New Zealand
Mercedes-Benz has expanded its compact SUV lineup in New Zealand with the introduction of the GLA 200 Special Edition, bringing a new design to the entry point of the GLA range.
// Honda drops the first EV it brought to New Zealand
As electric vehicles continue to fly out the door in car dealerships around New Zealand, the local arm of Japanese carmaker Honda finds itself in an interesting predicament.
// Chery Q small EV confirmed for New Zealand arrival in 2027
Chery Q will join the brand’s growing New Zealand lineup in 2027, with the Chinese carmaker confirming its smallest and most affordable electric vehicle is on the way.
// 2026 Omoda 4 revealed in Beijing as new hybrid SUV eyes NZ launch in 2027
The Omoda 4 has been revealed at the 2026 Beijing motor show, previewing a new small SUV that’s expected to play a key role in the expansion of Omoda Jaecoo in New Zealand ahead of a likely 2027 launch.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Top Selling Electric Vehicles in the World — March 2026 – CleanTechnica
BEVs vs. PHEVs Plugin vehicle registrations were up 5% year over year (YoY) in March, ending the month at around 1.7 million units. Interestingly,
ONE LINERS
- Volkswagen unveils electric ID. Polo hatchback
- Freelander 8 unveiled as plug-in hybrid SUV
- Geely showcases AI and robotaxi at Beijing Auto Show
- Audi updates Q4 e-tron with more range and new technology
- Range Rover SV Ultra turns up luxury with concert-hall cabin tech
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