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Mazda & Volvo the first to step up to increasing test standards.

The latest independent safety assessments from vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, have demonstrated the ongoing commitment from vehicle brands to maintain 5 star standards against increasing criteria. The Mazda CX-8 and Volvo XC40 have both achieved a 5 star ANCAP safety rating – the first models to be tested and rated by ANCAP to the latest, most stringent 2018 assessment protocols. ... more

A new campaign to get us thinking: ‘Safer Vehicle Choices Save Lives’

After many years seeing the number of lives lost on our roads decrease, concerningly, this trend has reversed and the number of Australians and New Zealanders dying on our roads is increasing. ANCAP research has shown the age and relative safety of a vehicle is a likely contributor. A new awareness campaign encouraging community conversation and consideration of safer vehicle choices has been launched by ANCAP – the independent vehicle safety authority. ... more

Standard inclusion of autonomous emergency braking increases ten-fold.

The latest market analysis by independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has revealed a ten-fold increase in the standard fitment of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) in just over two years. ... more

Updated Ford Mustang an improvement, but limited to 3 stars.

Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has today released a 3 star ANCAP safety rating for revised Ford Mustang models following a specification upgrade to improve its safety performance. ... more

Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia achieve highest occupant protection scores while Citroen C3 let down.

The latest independent safety assessments from vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, have revealed two top performers with the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio equalling the highest scores recorded to date in the area of Adult Occupant Protection. ... more

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