Europe’s 2035 combustion engine rules face another challenge as France and Germany strike deal
Europe’s planned transition to zero emission new cars is facing another potential shift after France and Germany agreed on a joint position that would soften the European Union’s proposed 2035 vehicle emissions requirements. The agreement, announced on 16 October, proposes a 90 per cent reduction in fleet average CO₂ emissions from new cars by 2035, […]
I watched the Tesla Roadster demo so you don’t have to
Nine years after it was first promised, the new Tesla Roadster finally had its big night. It flew, it flipped, it went upside down, but the ultimate question still stands: can all of this thrust propel it out of vapourware land? Cast your mind back to November 2017. Tesla rolled a red Roadster off the […]
Renault’s E-Space Concept Makes You Want To Make a Family
Renault has dusted off its iconic Espace blueprint from 1984 and given it a full electric makeover with the stunning new E-Space Concept. This is a futuristic vision that proves electric vehicles can be both practical and desirable. The Concept That Changes Everything The E-Space Concept is a 4.70-metre long masterpiece finished in an elegant […]
BYD’s cheapest EV to get rear wheel drive and independent suspension
Regulatory filings show the second-generation BYD Seagull switching from a 55kW front wheel drive layout to a 95kW rear motor, multi-link rear suspension, and a front boot! A serious upgrade at the bottom of China’s EV market. The BYD Seagull, the tiny EV that undercuts almost everything else on sale in China, is getting a […]
Arcfox T1 launches in New Zealand, bringing a new electric brand to the market
New Zealand’s electric vehicle market is getting another new name, but Arcfox is hoping to stand apart from the growing number of Chinese brands arriving on our shores. The brand officially launched in New Zealand yesterday with the T1, a compact all-electric crossover that aims to combine a relatively small footprint with a surprisingly spacious […]
MG Electrifies Goodwood With Two Sunning Concept Cars
There’s something magical about watching a legendary automotive brand evolve without losing its soul. And that’s exactly what MG delivered at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026, where two electrifying concept cars proved that sportiness and sustainability aren’t mutually exclusive. The Concept Cars That Stole the Show The MG GO! is a love letter to […]
Mercedes-AMG’s new electric motor just started production, and it’s as novel as it sounds
“Revolutionary drive system”, “Pioneering innovation.”, and “New chapter in our history.” are phrases we see all too often in the press releases we get as part of media, but it’s not always that these claims hold a lot of water/ Mercedes-Benz used most of those phrases in their latest one and, after reading it, I’d […]
MG4 EV Urban Lands in New Zealand
MG Motor NZ launches the MG4 EV Urban at $38,990 with test drives from 1 May. Same badge, different car and a sharper EV value proposition than most.
Nissan doubles down on SUVs, electrification and China at Auto China 2026
Nissan has taken the wraps off two new NEV SUV concepts at Auto China 2026, corroborating its clear plan to accelerate its electrified rollout and relying heavily on China as a proving ground and a launchpad. From where we sit, watching the pace of Chinese market development over the past few years, this feels less […]
The Zeekr 009, reviewed how it should be: from the back seat
New Zealand might not exactly be the ideal market for luxury people movers, and I must admit that I knew very little about them, coming from the western hemisphere. Yeah, you might see the occasional Toyota Alphard or Nissan Elgrand around here, but they are mostly grey imports and privately owned, which goes at odds […]