Safety

Tesla Model 3 ADR issue resolved

By Laura Berry · 01 Feb 2024

Tesla Model 3 deliveries are back now that a compliance issue with the child seat anchor point has been fixed

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Updated Model 3 deliveries to resume

By Chris Thompson · 25 Jan 2024

Discussions in Tesla owner forums and groups have revealed that many Tesla Model 3 customers waiting on paused deliveries of the updated 2024 car will soon be able to take delivery.

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No Standing Signs: What Do They Mean?

By David Morley · 23 Jan 2024

A No Standing or No Stopping sign (they mean the same thing) means just that; you can’t stop in that zone at all other than for an emergency. For context, parking regulations exist – if you believe the official line – to keep traffic moving and prevent bottlenecks and traffic jams caused by stopped cars blocking the road for those wishing to continue moving.

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Can I still get my 2005 Ford Territory fixed under the brake recall?

By David Morley · 18 Jan 2024

Can I still get my 2005 Ford Territory fixed under the recall for brakes?

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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.

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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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