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China outclasses Germany in latest ANCAP test
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By Tom White · 10 Feb 2023
ANCAP's latest round of safety ratings awards five-stars to GWM's Ora hatch, but only four stars for BMW's i4.
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Hyundai and Kia facing mega class action
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By James Cleary · 19 Jan 2023
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, acting on behalf of lead plaintiff Anne-Maree Johnston, a Hyundai owner from Port Macquarie, NSW, is managing class actions seeking damages from Hyundai Motor Company Australia, and Kia Australia over a faulty computer module which may short circuit when its components are exposed to moisture.
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Honda HR-V cops four-star rating from ANCAP
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By Chris Thompson · 15 Dec 2022
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has published results for three new cars, the Honda HR-V, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and internal-combustion versions of the LDV Mifa people mover, with one model falling short of top marks.The Honda HR-V smal
Tesla Model 3 and Y recalled in Australia
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By Chris Thompson · 25 Nov 2022
The Australian Government's Vehicle Recalls program has identified software issues in as many as 15,914 Teslas, both Model 3 and Model Y, which could affect the vehicles' safety.Managed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the
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Five ANCAP stars for four new SUVs
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By Tung Nguyen · 16 Nov 2022
Four new models have been awarded the maximum five-star safety score from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), just months before tougher testing criteria is introduced in 2023.Of the four cars, the new-generation Nissan X-Trial is the sta
BYD Atto 3, Volvo C40 EVs rated for safety
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By Tim Nicholson · 13 Oct 2022
The BYD Atto 3 has scored a top five-star safety rating in New Zealand, but the Chinese-built electric SUV is still awaiting an Australian rating.As part of the latest Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) crash test results, the Volvo C40 EV ac
Harsher safety criteria coming for new cars
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By Chris Thompson · 26 Sep 2022
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has revealed the new and updated testing and criteria it will introduce from 2023 as it continues to update its assessments for new-car safety.While some of its new criteria had already been flagged as i
Why does my 2017 Subaru Impreza smell like rotten eggs?
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By David Morley · 23 Sep 2022
My 2017 Subaru Impreza smells like rotten eggs when parking the car in the garage. The smell goes right through the house, we don't feel safe.
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GWM Haval Jolion scores top safety marks
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By Tung Nguyen · 19 Sep 2022
GWM Haval's Jolion small SUV has been awarded a full five-star ANCAP safety rating, but the new Hybrid variant remains without a score for now.Speaking to CarsGuide, GWM Haval Australia head of marketing Steve Maciver confirmed that plans are currently un
Am I safe driving my 2018 Audi Q5 after it suddenly braked and the automatic drive-assist came into effect?
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By David Morley · 13 Sep 2022
Yesterday while driving on Burwood Road, my 2018 Audi Q5 suddenly braked and the automatic drive-assist came into effect. The car jolted as if I had applied the brakes heavily, then resumed. I was amongst moving traffic and feel unsafe. Today my mechanic tested the car and reported all was well. He contacted his auto electrician who said it was a common fault with Audis and VWs as they age.
My worry is, am I safe driving it? Over the past month it has braked suddenly about four times but as I was reversing at the time, it only gave me a fright, not an unsafe moment.