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// Geely and BYD medium electric SUVs ace ANCAP testing
Sealion 7 from BYD and EX5 from Geely have undergone the gauntlet of ANCAP tests and passed with flying colours.
- Stuff Motoring says Pair of Chinese electric cars land 5-star crash safety ratings
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// Auto Trader celebrates award-winning month
Auto Trader’s “Tell New Zealand About Your Car” campaign has been recognised with top honours at the 2024 OOHMAA Awards.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Another ute for NZ: MG to launch all-new U9 later this year
MG Motor New Zealand has confirmed that it plans to launch three new models locally, including the brand’s first ute and its first 7-seater SUV offered in our market.
// NZMCA supports CoF change, MTA and VTNZ opposed
The government’s proposal to reduce the frequency of Certificate of Fitness on private heavy motorhomes from every six months to once a year has been welcomed by the NZ Motor Caravan Association (NZMCA).
// Keeping climate goals on track
Fleet-leasing companies and specialist lenders are well-positioned to help customers achieve their climate-change goals without the need for investment of taxpayer funds.
// JAC joins Fieldays as major sponsor
A handshake and a hot pie have sealed a new partnership between Fieldays and rising automotive brand JAC, as the company comes on board as a major sponsor of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// A New $25,000 American EV Truck Company Is Backed By Jeff Bezos: Report
Called Slate, the startup aims to bring a very attainable $25,000 price tag to the EV truck space. And it reportedly has a big backer.
ONE LINERS
- Mercedes-AMG pumps up the GLC 43 with Edition R
- Autosure ‘making a difference’
- Toyota NZ appoints CEO
- What is the future of the unexceptional car?
- Kahn and Chelsea Truck Co. team up for Defender 90 Concept 001
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