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Sodexo Australia Wins 2025 AfMA Fleet Safety Award

Eyes on the Road, Data at the Wheel: Sodexo’s Fleet Safety Journey The Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA) proudly recognises Sodexo Australia (Sodexo) as the winner of the 2025 Fleet…

Australasian Fleet Management AssociationMay 20, 2025

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Four-Star Safety Rating for New Cupra Tavascan SUV

The all-electric Cupra Tavascan has earned a four-star ANCAP safety rating following a series of crash and safety tests. The electric SUV impressed with strong scores in several areas, particularly…

Anby AlcomendasMay 15, 2025

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Roadside Breath Testing Up, Alcohol-Related Road Deaths Down in NZ

New figures show a nearly 40 per cent drop in alcohol-related road deaths in New Zealand compared to the previous year thanks to a major push in roadside breath testing. …

Anby AlcomendasMay 15, 2025

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Jaecoo J7 Plug-In Hybrid Earns Five-Star ANCAP Safety Rating

The new Jaecoo J7 plug-in hybrid SUV has earned a five-star safety rating from ANCAP. This top safety score applies only to the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of the J7.…

Anby AlcomendasMay 7, 2025

Safety Technology

Subscription Features, Vehicle Data, and Driver Privacy

Across the world, car makers are offering more subscription-based services for in-car features, from heated seats to hands-free driving, to automated crash recording. This is usually on top of vehicle…

Anby AlcomendasApril 30, 2025

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Four Commercial Vans Earn New Safety Ratings from ANCAP

Four commercial vans sold in Australia have received updated safety ratings as part of the latest round of testing from ANCAP. The LDV Deliver 7 and Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo…

Anby AlcomendasApril 24, 2025

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Safety Body Calls for Australia to Catch Up with European Car Safety Standards

The Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) is urging the Australian Government to update the country’s vehicle safety laws. They say many cars sold in Australia are missing important safety…

Anby AlcomendasApril 24, 2025

News Safety

BYD Sealion 7 Receives Five-Star ANCAP Safety Rating

ANCAP has awarded the all-electric BYD Sealion 7 a five-star safety rating, making it the latest model in BYD’s growing range to earn top marks. It achieved strong results across…

Anby AlcomendasApril 17, 2025

News Safety

Geely EX5 Earns Five-Star ANCAP Safety Rating

Geely has made a strong entrance into the Australian and New Zealand automotive markets. Its all-electric EX5 Medium SUV has secured a five-star safety rating from ANCAP in its first…

Anby AlcomendasApril 17, 2025

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Increase in Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Sparks Safety Concerns for EVs

New Zealand has experienced a 17 per cent rise in lithium-ion battery-related fires over the past year. The increase is largely due to mishandling during charging, storage, and disposal. According…

Anby AlcomendasApril 10, 2025

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