Safety

What is the best small hatch to buy for my grand-daughter?

By David Morley · 16 Jan 2024

What's the best small hatch back to buy? I'm considering buying one for my grand-daughter.

Tesla Model 3 loses five-star safety rating

By Chris Thompson · 15 Jan 2024

With the arrival of the updated Tesla Model 3 comes the departure of its previous five-star safety rating according to a new statement by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).

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2024 Hyundai Kona scores four ANCAP stars

By James Cleary · 15 Jan 2024

Independent safety body ANCAP Safety has awarded Hyundai’s recently released, second-generation Kona SUV a four- out of five-star rating for models sold in Australia and New Zealand.

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More than 25 models hit by ANCAP expiry date

By James Cleary · 08 Jan 2024

In line with ANCAP’s six-year lifespan for its new vehicle safety assessment ratings, more than 25 vehicles currently on sale in the Australian new car market were reclassified as ‘Unrated’ on January 1, 2024, many previously carrying a maximum five-star rating.

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Five stars for Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

By Andrew Chesterton · 20 Dec 2023

The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro has been awarded a full five-star ANCAP safety rating, with the Chinese SUV scoring high enough in the crash body's four core ratings to receive the top star rating across all of its variants.It's a much-needed return to form for Chi

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Here's who's helping save lives on the road

By Laura Berry · 20 Dec 2023

Australia's crash test body ANCAP has probably saved your life without you ever knowing and it ensures that safety is a standard feature and not an optional extra. Here's who's behind ANCAP and how the safety benchmarks are getting stricter on car companies.

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MG5, Mahindra Scorpio crash test shock!

By Tim Nicholson · 14 Dec 2023

Two key new models launched earlier this year have been slapped with zero-star ratings after falling short in local crash testing. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) announced the scores for the MG5 small sedan and the Mahindra Scorpio off-road SUV following local testing of both models.

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Safest used cars in Australia revealed

By Tim Nicholson · 15 Nov 2023

Choosing a used car can be tricky. You want to make sure you're not getting ripped off and that the car has been well looked after and doesn't have any hidden damage. But another key consideration is safety.

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More Toyota C-HRs recalled for fuel leak

By Chris Thompson · 24 Oct 2023

The Toyota C-HR is the subject of a fresh recall, with 14,480 units of the small SUV built between 2019 and 2023 recalled for a potential fire risk.

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Will your car be banned by an Aussie ULEZ?

By Laura Berry · 14 Oct 2023

Australia's major cities may have ultra low emission zones similar to London's mandated in the future and despite this meaning older cars would be banned, the health and life-saving benefits would make the change absolutely worth it

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