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tarmaclife.co.nz > news > leapmotor-b05-and-geely-ex2-earn-5-star-ancap-ratings-under-tougher-new-criteria

Leapmotor B05 and Geely EX2 Earn 5-Star ANCAP Ratings Under Tougher New Criteria | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (616+ words) The idea that a sub-$40,000 electric vehicle must compromise on safety is looking increasingly difficult to defend. The Leapmotor B05 and Geely EX2 have both earned five-star ANCAP ratings under the organisation’s new Stages of Safety criteria, a more comprehensive framework introduced…...

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tarmaclife.co.nz > news > supercharged-shopping-cart-2026-skoda-fabia-130-review

Supercharged Shopping Cart: 2026 Skoda Fabia 130 Review | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences

3+ week, 18+ hour ago   (231+ words) To celebrate both their 130th birthday and the Fabia, combining the two into a limited-edition celebratory model seemed to be the sensible thing to do, how very on brand! But, is the 130 simply a racier looking Fabia or have there actually…...

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tarmaclife.co.nz > dongfeng > dongfengs-voyah-passion-s-goes-full-looney-tunes-loop

Dongfeng’s Voyah Passion S Goes Full Looney Tunes Loop | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1096+ words) There are many ways to launch a new car. You could put it on a stage, you could wheel it into a fancy hotel, employ a mildly enthusiastic presenter and tell journalists about its revolutionary new infotainment system. Or, if…...