Latest car safety stories
How safe is the new 2024 Toyota C-HR? ANCAP ratings show new hybrid small SUV scores highly against new criteria.
11 April 2024 by Chris Thompson
The new 2024 Toyota C-HR is the 11th car tested against the new 2023-2025...Read more
What is a Roadworthy Certificate for cars?
8 March 2024 by Chris Thompson
A roadworthy certificate, also called a RWC or a safety certificate, is a...Read more
More buttons, fewer screen functions in new cars will be required for high safety scores under new ANCAP tests
7 March 2024 by Chris Thompson
The implementation of screen controls for important functions in new cars...Read more
Which cars are legal for P platers to drive in Australia?
6 March 2024 by Emily Agar
The P plate car restrictions in Australia can be rather complicated, as...Read more
Best aftermarket mods and products for your 4x4 off-roader revealed! How to kit out your Toyota LandCruiser, Ford Ranger or Nissan Patrol for a real off-road adventure | Opinion
4 February 2024 by Marcus Craft
Some off-road vehicles are capable of being driven straight out of the...Read more
And... we're back. New 2024 Tesla Model 3s officially recalled to resolve ADR issue as deliveries resume for fixed cars
1 February 2024 by Richard Berry
Tesla Model 3 deliveries are back now that a compliance issue with the...Read more
Updated 2024 Tesla Model 3 deliveries to resume in Australia as early as within the coming week with ADR issue addressed
25 January 2024 by Chris Thompson
Discussions in Tesla owner forums and groups have revealed that many Tesla...Read more
No Standing Signs: What Do They Mean?
23 January 2024 by David Morley
A No Standing or No Stopping sign (they mean the same thing) means just...Read more
2024 Hyundai Kona scores four-star ANCAP safety assessment: MG ZS and Mazda CX-30 rival misses maximum five stars due to "mixed" crash test results
15 January 2024 by James Cleary
Independent safety body ANCAP Safety has awarded Hyundai’s recently...Read more
Heroes to zeros! Five-star safety performers reach their use-by date: Mazda CX-5, MG 3, BMW X3, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and Toyota C-HR among more than 25 new cars to lose ANCAP ratings in 2024
8 January 2024 by James Cleary
In line with ANCAP’s six-year lifespan for its new vehicle safety...Read more
Five stars for Chery Tiggo 7 Pro: Chinese SUV scores full marks from ANCAP
20 December 2023 by Andrew Chesterton
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro has been awarded a full five-star ANCAP safety...Read more
Can you put a price on saving lives? If it wasn't for ANCAP, you might have to pay thousands for optional safety extras | Opinion
20 December 2023 by Richard Berry
Australia's crash test body ANCAP has probably saved your life...Read more