E-CARS
Five stars for two of NZ’s cheapest EVs as ANCAP’s tougher tests bite
The Leapmotor B05 and Geely EX2, two of New Zealand's cheapest EVs, have earned five-star ANCAP ratings under the tougher 2026 Stages of Safety criteria.
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E-CARS
Omoda E5 recalled in NZ over silent pedestrian warning system
The Omoda E5 has been recalled in New Zealand after Chery found the AVAS pedestrian warning sound was not activated on 2025 and 2026 model year cars.
E-CARS
ANCAP alert: KGM Torres EVX sold in NZ without advertised centre airbag
ANCAP has issued a consumer alert for the KGM Torres EVX, sold in NZ from March 2024 without the centre airbag KGM advertised, with around 70 local vehicles affected.
E-CARS
Mazda 6e arrives with five-star ANCAP rating in hand
The Mazda 6e has been awarded a five-star ANCAP rating as it launches in New Zealand this week, scoring 93% for adult and child occupant protection.
E-CARS
BYD among safest cars globally
The BYD Seal electric sedan was one of the safest new cars on sale globally in 2023, with the Tesla Model Y leading individual safety ratings but on…
EBIKES
More US colleges banning e-bikes and e-scooters
Electric bikes and e-scooters are increasingly facing bans in US college campuses. Many colleges are banning them from either being kept in student accommodation or brought on campus…
E-CARS
Zoe’s zero score under new safety protocol
The Renault Zoe and Dacia Spring have achieved zero stars and one star respectively in the latest Euro NCAP safety assessments, Thatcham Research reports. It says Euro NCAP’s…