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// ‘Local knowledge’ to drive new platform
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// What is GAC? A look inside the latest Chinese brand to set up shop in NZ
If you aren’t familiar with GAC (pronounced G – A – C), you probably aren’t alone, but if you are in the market for an affordable vehicle,
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// Electric SUV recalled
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// Ford in talks with BYD over hybrid batteries as EV demand softens
Ford is in discussions with Chinese automaker BYD about purchasing batteries for its hybrid vehicles, as the US carmaker adjusts its strategy amid weakening demand for fully electric vehicles.
// 2 Cheap building momentum
Company expects its net annual profit to be similar to last year.
// Tesla tops ANCAP safety rankings for 2025
ANCAP has revealed its top safety performers for 2025, highlighting the safest new vehicles across key market segments in Australia and New Zealand.
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// How Motional’s Robotaxi is Making Driverless Vehicles a Safe, Reliable and Accessible Reality
Hyundai Motor Group’s autonomous driving joint venture, Motional, will commercialize its fully driverless Level 4 robotaxi service in Las Vegas by the end of 2026, underpinned by a ‘Safety First’ approach and a transition to end-to-end (E2E) AI motion planning.
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