Electric vehicles (EVs) are doomed as a long-term transport solution because charging times for batteries will never fall to practical levels, says a senior Lexus executive. It’s “a simple matter of chemistry,” said American Paul Williamsen, the luxury carmaker’s global communications manager. “We won’t be able to get charging times down.” Williamsen said he had worked … [Read more...] about Hydrogen the answer – electric vehicles will become redundant, says Lexus chief
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LDV modifies its T60 double-cab ute to handle off-road rough stuff
Buyers of Chinese-built LDV utes will next year be able to pimp them up with New Zealand-made components to look like the factory concept pictured here. It’s called the T60 Off-Road, a higher-riding version of the company’s new T60 double-cab ute that’s chockabloc with gear needed for the rough-and-tumble of all-terrain travel. LDV parent SAIC Motor Corporation dressed up … [Read more...] about LDV modifies its T60 double-cab ute to handle off-road rough stuff
New battery-electric EVs pick up the zero-emissions sales pace
Sales of new battery-electric (BEV) vehicles in New Zealand at the end of August leapfrogged the number registered in the same eight-month period last year. Back then, 120 new BEVs were on the Government’s books after eight months. This year, 247 have been registered. That’s year-on-year growth of 105 per cent. Further, it’s a 366 per cent hike on the 53 registered in … [Read more...] about New battery-electric EVs pick up the zero-emissions sales pace
Kiwi executive takes top job at Mitsubishi Motors NZ
Long-time Mitsubishi Motors NZ executive Warren Brown is the company’s new CEO and President. Brown (above) takes over from Japan's Tomoki Yanagawa, who returns to Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s head office as the general manager of the America and Oceania division. Yanagawa, who oversaw sustained growth during his tenure here, said he leaves his role with “the utmost … [Read more...] about Kiwi executive takes top job at Mitsubishi Motors NZ
All-American Equinox replaces Captiva in the Holden SUV line-up
Back in February, automotivenews.co.nz had this story: ‘Holden is understood to be looking at a variant of the next-generation Commodore Sportwagon that would go head-to-head with the likes of the all-wheel-drive Subaru Outback in New Zealand and Australia.’ Holden NZ’s corporate affairs manager Ed Finn responded: “It certainly sounds interesting and exciting, but talk of it … [Read more...] about All-American Equinox replaces Captiva in the Holden SUV line-up