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// Five-star ANCAP rating for Prado and EV5, one-star rating for Swift
AThe Toyota Prado and Kia EV5 delivered top safety performances in the latest round of local ANCAP safety testing, while vehicle performance differences hampered the Suzuki Swift.
- AutoCar says Latest ANCAP Results A Mixed Bag
- Driven says Suzuki Swift hit with shock 1-star ANCAP safety rating
- Stuff Motoring says One of NZ’s most popular cars hit with 1 star safety rating
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// Ford Sponsorship of the All Blacks Ends After 30 Years
New Zealand Rugby has had a rough couple of years.
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// Toyota’s newest EV unveiled as Urban Cruiser city SUV
Toyota has unveiled the Urban Cruiser EV, its latest electric SUV offering in Europe.
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// Nissan has done something we’re not sure anyone really wanted
An all-electric R32-generation Skyline GT-R. Yeah, we’re not so sure about this one either.
// McLaren is Now in Abu Dhabi Hands
British supercar maker McLaren is now owned by the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund. Prior to that, the Woking-based company…
// EV batteries may last 40% longer in real-world conditions: study
Battery degradation is a persistent concern for electric vehicle (EV) owners, often affecting range and leading to costly replacements.
// Fifth Model Added to LDV’s T60 Line-Up
LDV New Zealand is adding another variant to their ute line-up with the launch of the LDV T60 MAX Plus.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Volvo & DHL Begin Autonomous Truck Trials In Texas
Autonomous vehicles are still a dream, although Elon Musk swears Tesla will crack the AV code sooner than later.
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- BMW’s Electric M3 Will Be Known As iM3
- Pope Francis receives first electric ‘Popemobile’
- GM closes Cruise robotaxi division
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- AM Best upgrades Provident’s financial strength rating to B+
- LDV gunning for light commercial buyers
- Mercedes-AMG Takes Aim at Eletre and Cayenne EVs
- Porsche adds YouTube app for select models
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