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// Leapmotor C10 earns five-star Euro NCAP rating, range extender launched
Euro NCAP awarded the Leapmotor C10 SUV a five-star safety rating in December 2024.
- Stuff Motoring says New Chinese EVs top safety ratings
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// Petrol prices could rise as NZ dollar weakens
Petrol prices across New Zealand are expected to rise soon due to escalating US-Russia tensions and the weakening of the New Zealand dollar, which recently dropped to US55.5 cents.
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// Renault 5 E-Tech EV wins 2025 European Car of the Year
The Renault 5 E-Tech electric and its high-performance sibling, the Alpine A290, have been named European Car of the Year 2025.
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// Caterham presents concept EV sports coupe at 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon
ABritish sports car manufacturer Caterham presented Project V, its all-electric lightweight concept car developed with Taiwan battery manufacturer Xing Mobility, at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon.
// A few more details about the updated Tesla Model Y
The updated Tesla Model Y is now available to order via the firm’s website.
// 2024 records lowest rate of road deaths in a century
New Zealand has concluded 2024 with the lowest road death rate per capita since the 1920s, marking a significant milestone in road safety.
// Black Fern star joins LDV
Professional rugby player gets to drive a T60 utility while being a brand ambassador.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Audi confirms numerous PHEVs coming in 2025
Audi’s preparing to deliver on its promise of pivoting to PHEVs in the new year.
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- Maserati can be salvaged according to new CEO
- Porsche lifts global electrified vehicle sales mix to 27% in 2024
- Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R reimagined as an EV
- Toyofuji stops shipping used EVs except for Nissan Leaf
- Cupra’s next-gen Leon hatchback will go fully electric
- Leapmotor launches hybrid version of C10 EV-SUV with 950km range
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