Mazda EZ-6 and Arata debut at Beijing Auto Show
The Mazda EZ-6 is the first of a series of new energy vehicles developed and manufactured by Changan Mazda in cooperation with Mazda. It will launch in China before year’s end, both in EV and PHEV guises. The Mazda Arata, unveiled at the same time in Beijing, will also go on sale by the end of 2025. The Mazda EZ-6 is an electrified model that combines Mazda’s Kodo design language with its ‘car and driver as one’ feel. Two versions will be available, a pure battery electric...
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Mini Scores an AceMan
The Beijing Motor Show was the venue for the world launch of the Mini Aceman, a compact electric five-seat crossover....
St John and ASB launch the first electric ambulance
Hato Hone St John (HHSJ) is trialling Australasia’s first electric emergency ambulance, supported by partner ASB. ASB gifted the custom-built...
Tesla further trims Model 3 and Model Y prices
Tesla has taken a knife to Model 3 and Model Y prices again, reflecting global price cuts for its two...
Shark Attack – BYD names its ute
There’s another Chinese firm getting in on the double-cab ute act, BYD confirming that its first pick-up truck will be...
2023 Skoda Enyaq Sportline 80 long term review
The timing wasn’t great for our last report on the Enyaq, given the day after we went to print, Skoda...
2024 Abarth 500e Scorpionissima review
Following on from the Fiat 500e comes the Abarth version. Is it as mad as the ICE-powered 695? You bet....
Mazda CX-80 adds to its seven-seater SUV line-up
The new Mazda CX-80 has broken cover and is due here soon. It follows in the footsteps of the recently launched CX-60 and CX-90. Like the latter, this can also tote seven occupants. CX-80, which shares Mazda’s Large Architecture platform with the two earlier arrivals, is 4995mm in length, 1890mm in width and 1750mm tall. It has the extended wheelbase of the CX-90 (3120mm, 250mm longer than that of CX-60), giving it room for the extra row of seats at the rear. Sharing Kodo design features, the CX-80 also has a minimalist aesthetic likes its stablemates, eschewing lines for curves....
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Kia wins Major Car Design Award
At the 2024 Car Design Award ceremony in Milan, Italy, Kia has taken out the accolade for ‘Brand Design Language’....
Nissan Reveals its Solid State Battery Production Facility
Japanese automaker Nissan recently completed its prototype solid state battery production facility at its research centre. It is also building...
Nissan Qashqai Opts for Warrior Look
A refreshed Nissan Qashqai now features warrior-look styling that reminds of Ariya’s. An enlarged grille is finished in dark and...
Maserati delivers electric GranCabrio Folgore
Maserati has delivered on its promise of an electric drop-top in the form of the GranCabrio Folgore. Based on the...
Are EVs still cheaper to operate than petrol cars?
Sales of EVs in New Zealand have tanked since the start of 2024. This follows the removal of the clean...
Omoda Jaecoo Partners with Keep New Zealand Beautiful
At the recent launch of new car brand Omoda Jaecoo, Country Manager Sheldon Humphries announced a partnership with environmental agency...
