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// ANCAP reveals the safest new vehicles of 2025
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program, or ANCAP, has revealed a list of the safest new vehicles released in 2025, according to its testing
- DrivenCarGuide says The safest new vehicles, in every category: ANCAP reveals its rankings
- EVs and Beyond says Tesla dominates ANCAP’s safest 2025 vehicles list
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// SUV joins competitive market
Jaecoo New Zealand has confirmed its all-new J5 SUV will arrive at dealerships as a single EV variant from late January. The model utilises a single electric motor, producing 155kW/288Nm, with power sent to the front wheels.
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// Volvo EX60 EV images emerge ahead of global reveal
Images of Volvo’s new EX60 electric SUV have emerged online ahead of the model’s official global reveal, which is scheduled
// Livestream: BYD Sealion 8 pricing to be revealed this Friday
BYD will be announcing the price of its new Sealion 8 this Friday morning via a live stream event.
// Ford New Zealand returns as Formula Ford sponsor
Ford New Zealand has announced its return as a key sponsor of the New Zealand Formula Ford Championship for the
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// China’s Lightweight SC01 Electric Roadster Is Heading To Europe
While the Tesla Roadster is still missing in action, European production of this little-known EV is set to begin in Italy.
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- 37 new electric buses to join Dunedin network
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