ANCAP awards five-star safety ratings to Chinese trio, but dings two for lack of physical buttons
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ANCAP awards five-star safety ratings to Chinese trio, but dings two for lack of physical buttons
“We want to see carmakers bring back buttons for the functions drivers use every day,” said the independent auto safety organisation.
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