ANCAP and Vehicle Safety
VIDEO: Mercedes crashes two EVs to prove structural & battery safety
Mercedes-Benz showcases the safety of its electric vehicles through a public crash test, aiming to address common concerns around EV safety
Active safety features return to 2024 Skoda range
Skoda's sprinkled blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert back in
Recall roundup: Renault, Ford, Kia, Range Rover, Alfa Romeo
New recalls issued for the Renault Koleos, Ford Puma, Kia Sorento hybrids, Range Rover Velar and Alfa Romeo Tonale
Australians want more tech and safety features in new cars, study finds
An Australian survey has found buyers want more tech and safety, affirming the move from most carmakers to include more standard features for a higher price
Recall roundup: Audi, Subaru, Mahindra, Maserati, Mitsubishi
New recalls issued for the Audi A3 and Q2, Subaru BRZ, Mahindra XUV700, Maserati MC20 Cielo and Mitsubishi ASX
Carmakers can sell your data – even your sex life
Shocking new research into the largely unregulated world of vehicle data collection shows how exposed the average consumer is
ANCAP publishes first 2023 test result, Lexus RZ earns five stars
The Lexus RZ electric SUV has secured a five-star ANCAP safety rating under the latest 2023 test standards
Recall roundup: Ford Ranger & Everest, Kia, Hyundai, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, Audi
New recalls issued for the Ford Ranger and Everest, Kia Sorento, Hyundai i30, Bentley Bentayga, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi TT
Recall roundup: Mercedes-Benz, BMW & Ram
New recalls issued for the Mercedes-Benz X-Class and E-Class, BMW X1 and Ram 1500
Dud Google Maps directions leave woman stranded in the desert
Police urge drivers to use caution when using navigation directions in remote locations
Recall roundup: Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Ram, Nissan, BMW, Jaguar, Polestar, Citroen
Multiple recalls issued for the latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Ram 2500/3500 and BMW iX1, amongst faults for Kia, other Mercedes, Nissan, Jaguar, Polestar and Citroen vehicles
MG Australia boss claims five-star ANCAP requirements are "so high it’s ridiculous"
MG Australia has defended the lack of a full safety suite in most-affordable vehicles
2024 MG 4 electric hatch receives five-star ANCAP safety rating
The budget-friendly Chinese electric hatch has been awarded the full 2022 ANCAP safety rating, despite some weaknesses
Recall roundup: Mazda 3 & CX-3, Nissan, Range Rover, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz & McLaren
More than 175,000 Mazda 3 and CX-3 vehicles recalled due to a potential rear-view camera fault, and new notices have been issued for certain Nissan, Range Rover, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren models
‘Is a 3-star ANCAP rating OK?’ Mitsubishi boss considers Kei cars for Oz
Where do consumers draw the line – will Aussies accept a three-star Kei car?
2023 Chery Omoda 5 small SUV scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating
China’s Chery Omoda 5 small SUV has top safety marks from ANCAP after the brand’s previous vehicles from a decade ago received poor scores under less-stringent testing
Reverse cameras, sensors to be mandated in Australia from 2025
Rear-view cameras and reverse sensors will become compulsory for all newly-introduced cars – including some commercial vehicles – from November 2025 ahead of wider mandate
Recall roundup: Ford, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo & Porsche
Almost 19,000 Ford Mustangs recalled due to a potential rear-view camera fault, and new notices have been issued for certain Ford Escape, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and Porsche vehicles
Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 get five-star ANCAP scores in New Zealand
VW's electric SUVs have copped ANCAP's maximum rating in NZ
All Targa Australia events suspended indefinitely following split with Motorsport Australia
Following an arduous safety review process that's still not complete, Targa Australia has decided it can not align itself with Motorsport Australia
Recall roundup: Hyundai, Ford & Alfa Romeo
More than 13,000 Hyundai Tucson and Veloster vehicles recalled due to a potential fire risk, and new notices have been issued for certain Ford and Alfa Romeo vehicles
2023 Mazda CX-60: 5-star ANCAP safety rating confirmed
Mazda’s latest vehicle – the more-premium CX-60 midsize SUV – mirrors European testing to receive top ANCAP marks
Race safety: How to prepare your car before you head to the track
Arby provides some pointers for readying your race car for a tech inspection
Ford Mustang Mach-E, Genesis GV70 and G80 EVs score 5-star ANCAP safety ratings
Three new electric vehicles have received top ANCAP safety marks – but the results are carried over from 2021 testing