Wealthy Aussie buys $1m Cadillac Celestiq EV
An Australian collector has bought one of the world’s most exclusive cars, but there’s a catch to ownership. They cannot drive the opulent electric Cadillac on Australian roads. The well-to-do enthusiast splashed out on a Cadillac Celestiq that starts from $US358,000. However, the price can virtually double depending on which option boxes are ticked. Crafted as an American alternative to Rolls-Royce, the Celestiq employs meticulous attention to detail in creating an American luxury car that’s competitive at the highest echelon. Cadillac says it can customise just...
Read moreDetailsEV sales globally are accelerating
Electric vehicles (EVs) are poised to account for over 40 per cent of global new car sales by 2030, according...
Electric Mercedes GLC ramps up for September debut
Bold new styling language and a tech-heavy new platform characterise the upcoming EV alternative to Merc's best-seller. And that would...
BYD Seagull first drive: Could a baby EV work in NZ?
https://youtu.be/fdDwj6wtVeA Sometimes a car surprises you not because of what it is—but what it isn’t. The BYD Seagull is a case...
2025 KIA EV3 Light Review
Kia has yet another new electric vehicle on sale in the form of the EV3. It was recently crowned the...
Alpine A390 electric SUV has three motors, gobs of power
Alpine’s first electric SUV we previewed earlier this year, and now the A390 has disrobed in all its glory. Hardly...
2024 BYD Dolphin Premium Long Term
The BYD Dolphin is the brand's most affordable machine, an all-electric hatch starting at $39,990 for the Essential. That’s $10k...
Lotus revamps Eletre and Emeya variants
Lotus has freshened the Eletre SUV and Emeya GT line-ups for the new model year. The company also now offers customers more convenience, clarity, and tailored customisation when configuring their Eletre or Emeya. The ‘600’ and ‘900’ model names reflect the power output of these electric models. GT SE and SPORT offerings return to the present line-up. Effective immediately, Lotus offers the Eletre and Emeya as 600 or 900, referencing the two horsepower output versions of both models. It pairs those new versions with predefined equipment levels containing popular options and choices. Customers can therefore select between sportiness or luxury-...
Read moreDetails2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 Edition One Review
Mercedes-Benz reimagines the G-Class for the electric age. Is the G 580 the real deal or just a marketing special?...
Xiaomi YU7 SUV – super range and superquick
On Xiaomi’s 15th anniversary, CEO Lei Jun introduced the company’s first electric SUV, the YU7. This follows the release of...
BYD says its new PHEVs will outperform range extenders
BYD is priming a range of new plug-in hybrids with around 200km of electric-only range. They will also be capable...
Toyota bZ4X Touring takes aim at Subaru Outback
The Toyota bZ4X Touring you see here will join the updated bZ4X in a year’s time. Essentially an expanded version...
XPeng P7 is a Tesla Model 3 rival
XPeng is another electric Chinese new energy vehicle brand that may be coming to New Zealand. If it does this...
2025 Smart #1 Premium & #3 Premium Review
Smart is back, but not as you remember it. Here we check out both new entrants to the market, the...
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