13+ hour, 14+ min ago  (332+ words) Mercedes-Benz has unveiled an all-electric version of its C-Class sedan, which will be sold alongside the existing internal combustion engine model rather than replacing it. The electric C-Class is positioned to compete with the new BMW i3 and represents Mercedes-Benz's strategy…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (469+ words) Mercedes-Benz will unveil its first all-electric C-Class on 20 April 2026, with the German manufacturer positioning the model's interior as a "crafted sanctuary" that sets new benchmarks for space, quality and comfort in the segment. The announcement, made ahead of the world…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (307+ words) GWM New Zealand has announced pricing for its all-electric Ora 5 SUV, with the compact electric vehicle set to arrive in local showrooms in June 2026. The electric SUV will start at $36, 990 before on-road costs for the entry-level Lux variant, positioning it…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago  (400+ words) The BMW i X3 has been named 2026 World Car of the Year and 2026 World Electric Vehicle at the World Car Finals in New York, marking a significant achievement for the German manufacturer's first Neue Klasse production model. The double win represents…...

2+ week, 13+ hour ago  (311+ words) Tesla reported higher first-quarter vehicle deliveries but fell short of analyst expectations, delivering 358, 023 electric vehicles (EVs) compared to consensus estimates of 365, 645. The figures represent a 6. 3% increase from the same period last year, while vehicle production rose 12. 6% to 408, 386 units. The delivery…...

2+ week, 13+ hour ago  (489+ words) New vehicle registrations jumped 25. 2% in March 2026 as electric vehicle demand strengthened dramatically, with battery electric vehicles tripling their market share amid rising fuel costs. A total of 14, 908 new vehicles were registered in March, up from 11, 904 units in March 2025, according to…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (592+ words) Ford New Zealand Managing Director Annaliese Atina has confirmed the Chinese-built Transit City electric van will be sold locally, marking the first firm commitment to the model after months of it being "under consideration." Speaking to Auto Trader NZ, Atina…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (416+ words) Ikea New Zealand has rolled out a zero-emissions home delivery network in Auckland, supported by a new electric vehicle charging system developed in partnership with Jump Charging. The infrastructure underpins Ikea's goal of achieving fully electric metro deliveries, with plans…...

3+ week, 11+ hour ago  (460+ words) Chinese automotive brand Forthing will launch in New Zealand next month with the Taikon medium SUV, offering both Super Hybrid and full electric powertrains across two trim levels. The Taikon range will be available from 17 April 2026, with Luxury and Exclusive…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (599+ words) Ford New Zealand is considering bringing the new Transit City electric van to the local market, adding a more affordable urban delivery option to its existing electric commercial vehicle lineup. The Transit City represents a fundamentally different approach from the…...