Articles from ‘elocal magazine’ in ‘Motoring’

Peugeot revives and electrifies cult 70s moped

elocal magazine • Motoring • 14 Dec 2025

Not too long ago, the Peugeot 103 was ruling the streets of France. These were "pedal-and-pop" bikes, meaning they required the rider to pedal them for the two-stroke 50cc engine to kick in. And you didn’t even need a license – since they were limited to around 28 mph (45 km/h) – so they were all the rage back then. Now, after five decades, Peugeot has revived the nameplate as an electric moped. And unlike most revivals, the 103 still retains a…

Govt backs off EV push as fires, crashes and bans fuel public unease

elocal magazine • Motoring • 24 Nov 2025

The government has slashed New Zealand’s clean car standard by 80 percent, cancelling an estimated $265 million in penalties on higher-emission “ordinary” cars. · Transport Minister Chris Bishop said, “the bottom’s fallen out of the EV market,” as importers face both low demand and tight supply. Safety concerns now dominate public discussion. Officials stress that EV fires remain rare, but the cluster of incidents, the lack of clear public…

Read more…

Search by keywords:

or

filter by category: