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Thorn Financial merges with Limelight to create new fintech
Software-as-a-Service

Thorn Financial merges with Limelight to create new fintech

Thorn Financial Services has announced a merger with Limelight Software, a vehicle dealership management software provider, to form Limelight Group.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
High demand from electronics makers sparks computer chip shortage
Semiconductors

High demand from electronics makers sparks computer chip shortage

A global shortage of computer chips is likely to persist for another 18 months, according to an Australasian manufacturing business.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
China jumps on the waste-to-energy bandwagon
Clean technologies

China jumps on the waste-to-energy bandwagon

The new plant will treat 40,000 tonnes of hazardous waste a year, helping Shanghai industry meet stricter emissions standards.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2020
NZ car retailers bringing test drives to a whole new level
Gaming

NZ car retailers bringing test drives to a whole new level

New Zealand car retailers are transforming a Jaguar F-PACE SUV into an Xbox controller, letting buyers test drive vehicles in a virtual racing game.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019
Cross-party and cross-industry consensus needed to catalyse transition to low-emission vehicles
Clean technologies

Cross-party and cross-industry consensus needed to catalyse transition to low-emission vehicles

New Zealand could slash transport emissions by up to 88% by 2050 if policymakers back a faster switch to electric and renewable fuel vehicles.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Nov 2018
Driving towards a low-emissions economy
Power / Energy

Driving towards a low-emissions economy

Lower-emission cars could become more affordable in New Zealand if ministers adopt incentives, fuel pricing reforms and tougher scrappage rules.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 8th Jul 2018
Start planning for large lithium-ion battery demand
Supply Chain

Start planning for large lithium-ion battery demand

Short-term shortages of lithium and cobalt could disrupt electric vehicle battery production unless recycling and new cathodes are developed soon.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Most new cars electric vehicles by 2040
Smart Cities

Most new cars electric vehicles by 2040

Cheaper batteries are set to make electric cars affordable upfront in major markets by 2029, spurring a faster global sales surge.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Electric car market sparking up as all vehicle sales rise
Power / Energy

Electric car market sparking up as all vehicle sales rise

Charging networks and low running costs are helping New Zealand’s electric car uptake, as registrations hit a monthly record and sales broadened.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Electric vehicle batteries research reveals reliability
Power / Energy

Electric vehicle batteries research reveals reliability

A new report may reassure buyers that sudden battery failure is rare and most EV packs should last well beyond their warranty.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Artificial intelligence set to have massive impact
Robotics

Artificial intelligence set to have massive impact

New Zealand risks falling behind unless businesses and government prepare for AI-driven disruption to jobs, productivity and policy, experts warn.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
NZ spending on credit, debit cards rises in March on food, liquor gain
Cartech

NZ spending on credit, debit cards rises in March on food, liquor gain

New Zealanders increased their spending on credit and debit cards for a second month in March, led by an increase in consumables such as food and liqu.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
NZ services sector activity rises to six-month high in January
Cartech

NZ services sector activity rises to six-month high in January

New Zealand's services sector activity rose to a six-month high in January as record inward migration boosted demand for housing, increasing the ne.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015
NZ new vehicle sales rose to a record in January
Cartech

NZ new vehicle sales rose to a record in January

New Zealand new vehicle sales, which rose to a record last year, have continued the upbeat trend this year, rising to a new high for a January mont.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
Uber adds larger vehicle option and updates Auckland pricing structure
Cartech

Uber adds larger vehicle option and updates Auckland pricing structure

Uber rolls out uberXL for up to 6 passengers in Auckland, revamps fare structure, and drops CBD flat fare to enhance service quality.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014

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Motorola Solutions wins two Good Design Australia awards
Cartech

Motorola Solutions wins two Good Design Australia awards

Motorola Solutions has won two major awards at Australia's peak international design awards, Good Design Australia.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
CES selects SYSPRO to address business inefficiencies
Cartech

CES selects SYSPRO to address business inefficiencies

Caravan Electrical Solutions (CES) has chosen SYSPRO to aid in its handling of business inefficiencies as the company experiences rapid growth.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2022