Toyota unveils electric compact SUV concept for Europe
Toyota has today unveiled its take on a new compact SUV concept, previewing a future production model due to be released in 2024. Called the Urban SUV Concept, the Japanese carmaker says it will be the "most compact and accessible" model in a six-strong EV line-up planned for Europe. There's...
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Pukekohe Park Raceway return rumour mill keeps churning
Rumours have been spreading that Pukekohe Park Raceway could make a comeback after it was closed to all motorsport activity...
New Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Jeep, and RAM dealership opens on North Shore
Andrew Simms has officially opened its new Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Jeep, and RAM dealership on the North Shore. The new...
How does a 30-year-old car stack up in a modern crash test?
As part of the Australasian New Car Assessment Program's (ANCAP) 30th-anniversary celebrations, the organisation decided to see how a 30-year-old...
Auckland café owner’s stolen ute returned with apology letter
A café owner from Auckland was shocked to see that his stolen ute had been returned to the very same...
Electric Abarth 500e hot hatch priced for NZ
The local distributor for Abarth has today announced pricing and specification for its first fully electric model, the 500e, and...
The first Tesla Cybertruck has finally been delivered to a customer
Ever since the Tesla Cybertruck was revealed in 2019, customers who placed deposits have been eagerly awaiting the day they...
Hyundai and Kia reveal cunning new Uni Wheel EV drive system
Korean carmakers Hyundai and Kia have teamed up to create a radical new system for their future electric vehicles that moves the main drive components to the wheel hub. It's called the Universal Wheel Drive System, or simply Uni Wheel, and it's been designed to improve the space inside the cabin of an EV and allow for larger batteries to be fitted. As you may know, conventional electric motors have built-in reduction gears to transfer power to each wheel...
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Check out the first teasers of production Renault 5 EV
The Renault 5 E-Tech is nearly upon us, with the retro-inspired EV today being teased for the first time in...
Kiwis racing overseas this weekend (December 1 to 3, 2023)
Things are a lot quieter for Kiwis racing overseas this weekend after a busy few months, with the European and...
Daihatsu is reportedly working on a Suzuki Jimny rival
The Suzuki Jimny may soon have some stiff competition as Daihatsu is reportedly cooking up a rival SUV. Japanese publication...
Lotus’ new EV charger can add up to 142km in five minutes
Instead of unveiling a new lightweight sportscar or fully electric sedan, Lotus has pulled back the covers on a new...
Drive Electric proposes alternative phase out of Clean Car scheme
Drive Electric, a not-for-profit organisation that advocates for the uptake of EVs in New Zealand, has submitted a letter to...
Government confirms end to Clean Car Discount scheme
The New Zealand Government has confirmed that it will end the Clean Car Discount scheme, otherwise known as the 'ute...
