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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack today joined with Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, to launch a new national app to help protect frontline emergency services personnel and provide faster post-crash care to vehicle occupants at the scene of a crash. ... more
Australasia’s leading independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, has today published a 5 star safety rating for the new Nissan Juke. The second-generation Juke arrives in Australia and New Zealand with robust scores in each of the four key areas of ANCAP safety assessment. ... more
Australasia’s leading independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, has today published 5 star ANCAP safety ratings for two new models – the Volkswagen T-Cross and Audi e-tron. ... more
ANCAP SAFETY, Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, has announced the appointment of Mr Andy Cornish as its new Chair. Mr Cornish, who has been an Independent Director since 2017, takes up the role of Chair from today after Ms Wendy Machin recently signalled her intention to retire from the Board. ... more
Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, is launching into the development of its next national community awareness campaign – calling for members of the public to contribute to its creative content through the submission of dashcam footage. ... more
ANCAP SAFETY, Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, has today announced the departure of its Chief Executive, James Goodwin, following his appointment as Chief Executive of the Australian Airports Association. ... more
Car sharing service, GoGet, has joined with independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, to remind employers and employees to make safer choices when using a vehicle for work. ... more
Australasia’s leading independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, has seen the Mazda CX-30 small SUV record a near-perfect score for Adult Occupant Protection with high scores also achieved across other key assessment areas. ... more
Following the cessation of automotive news platform, AutoNews, at the end of 2019, ANCAP has migrated its media assets across to AutoDeadline. ... more
Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, has rated its final vehicle for the year with 5 stars awarded to the Kia Seltos. ... more
ANCAP, Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, has revealed its top performing vehicles for 2019 - the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, Tesla Model X and Tesla Model 3. ... more
Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, has commended Fiat Chrysler Australia for introducing safety upgrades to its Australasian-supplied Wrangler resulting in a safety rating upgrade from 1 star to 3 stars, but warned consumers that some safety deficiencies still remain. ... more
Australasia’s leading independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, has awarded 5 star safety ratings to the Tesla Model X, Audi A7, Audi Q8 and MG HS, with the Hyundai Venue scoring 4 stars. ... more
Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has released two new ratings with five stars awarded to the BMW 1 Series small car and four stars to the Peugeot Partner van. ... more
Mercedes-Benz’s first all-electric production vehicle, the EQC, has been awarded the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating from Australasia’s independent vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP SAFETY. ... more
Australasia’s independent vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP SAFETY, has provided consumers with the ability to experience active collision avoidance technology, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), first-hand. ... more
Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, has awarded the Audi A1 a 5 star safety rating – the first light car to achieve the top rating against ANCAP’s most stringent test criteria. ... more
Australasia’s independent authority on vehicle safety, ANCAP SAFETY, has released strong new figures on the market availability and shows consumer uptake of collision avoidance technology, autonomous emergency braking. ... more
Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has awarded the new Toyota Granvia people mover a 5 star ANCAP safety rating – the first model in the segment to achieve 5 stars to the latest, most stringent protocols. The Audi Q3 also achieved top marks. ... more
ANCAP SAFETY, Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, has announced its first 5 star rating for Korean brand, SsangYong, with the new Korando mid-size SUV meeting ANCAP’s most stringent criteria. The Volvo S60 and V60, and the BMW 3 Series also achieved 5 stars. ... more
Independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has praised the move by ride-share platform Uber for its introduction of a 5 star vehicle use policy for its Australian driver partners. ... more
Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has released its latest round of safety ratings for a mix of new models. 5 star ANCAP safety ratings have been awarded to the Mercedes-Benz B-Class and CLA as well as the Peugeot 508. The Citroen C5 Aircross fell short at 4 stars. An updated score for the Ford Focus has also been recorded following specification enhancements and subsequent re-testing. ... more
ANCAP, Australasia's independent vehicle safety consumer advocate joined Queensland Minister for Transport & Main Roads, Mark Bailey, to encourage Queensland's young drivers and their parents to research and make safer vehicle choices when buying a first car. ... more
ANCAP, Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority has today expressed concerns regarding incorrect safety claims made by electric vehicle importer, ACE Electric Vehicles Group, in relation to three potential new models entering the Australian vehicle fleet. ... more
Tesla’s newest release, the Model 3, has achieved strong results in the areas of occupant protection and active collision avoidance scoring a 5 star ANCAP safety rating. The Audi A6 sedan also performed well, achieving 5 stars. ... more
Australia highest selling vehicle model, the Toyota Hilux, has received the latest accolades from vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, following the introduction of a range of upgrades and a fresh round of independent tests to the most stringent 2019 criteria resulting in an upgraded 5 star rating. ... more
Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has released 5 star ANCAP safety ratings for the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Mercedes-Benz G-Class. ... more
The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) and independent vehicle safety authority ANCAP SAFETY are pleased to confirm a new partnership in 2019. ... more
Leading South Australian not-for-profit organisation, Uniting Communities, is the first in the country to start displaying 5 star ANCAP safety ratings on its entire fleet of owned and operated cars, highlighting its safety commitment to employees, clients and the community. ... more
The consequences of road crashes were put on display today in an effort to encourage Canberrans to make safer vehicle choices. Two crashed vehicles - which starkly convey the difference between life and death - were on display outside Bunnings Tuggeranong as part of a coordinated series of community awareness events in collaboration with the ACT Government and supported by local Bunnings stores. ... more
In a boost for the safety of tradespeople and commercial vehicle operators, the new Toyota HiAce van has achieved a 5 star safety rating from independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP. The all-electric Nissan Leaf also scored well with 5 stars, while the new Jeep Wrangler only managed a disappointing 1 star ANCAP safety rating. ... more
Australasia’s independent authority on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has welcomed the announcement of the new Morrison Ministry, commending the Prime Minister for appointing a dedicated Assistant Minister responsible for road safety. ... more
The new Mazda 3, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Touareg, Lexus UX and Range Rover Evoque have all achieved maximum 5 star ANCAP safety ratings in the latest round of independent vehicle testing. Assessed against the most stringent crashworthiness and crash avoidance criteria, 5 stars have been awarded to all variants of each model. ... more
South Australian new car dealership, CMI Toyota, is the latest to take delivery of a crashed car for display within its prominent West Terrace showroom. The display is part of a national initiative - supported by the Department of Planning, Transport & Infrastructure and the RAA - to build consumer awareness and understanding of vehicle safety. ... more
Independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has praised the latest announcement from ride-share platform, Uber Australia, to introduce a 5 star vehicle use policy for its Australian driver partners. ... more
Australasia’s independent authority on vehicle safety, ANCAP, supports the Federal Government’s announcement ahead of next week’s Federal Budget to provide a $2.2 billion injection to improve road safety in Australia. ... more
Australasia’s independent authority on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has announced a 5 star safety rating for the current generation Subaru Forester. ... more
Australasia’s independent authority on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has announced a 3 star safety rating for the all new Suzuki Jimny – falling shy of expected safety standards in three of the four areas of assessment. ... more
Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, supports the Acting Prime Minister’s call to not become complacent following a reduction in the 2018 national road toll. ... more
Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has completed its assessment of the Kia Cerato, awarding two separate ratings for the popular small car. ... more
The consequences of road crashes were put on prominent display at the Sutton Forest service centre rest-stop on the Hume Highway, south of Sydney today with two crashed vehicles starkly conveying the difference between life and death. ... more
Following an overall reduction in road fatalities in 2018, Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, is calling on all Australians to help play their part to save more lives on our roads. ANCAP Chief Executive, James Goodwin provides his thoughts on what could be achieved if we pushed the boundaries. ... more
Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has welcomed the Federal Opposition’s commitment to prioritise vehicle safety to reduce road trauma. ... more
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the publication of the first ANCAP safety rating. When first established in the early 1990s, our efforts were met by strong resistance. But we persisted... ... more
ANCAP, Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, has revealed its top performing vehicles for 2018 - the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, the Toyota Corolla and the Holden Acadia. ... more
Independent vehicle safety ratings for two Large SUVs have been released by vehicle safety authority, ANCAP. The new Holden Acadia and BMW X5 both score 5 star ANCAP safety ratings. ... more
Independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has released its latest round of ratings, highlighting strong safety performance across a range of brands and vehicle types. The Ford Focus, Hyundai Santa Fe, Genesis G70 and Jaguar I-PACE have all been awarded 5 stars. ... more
ANCAP, Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority today welcomed the passage of the Road Vehicle Standards Bill through Parliament. ... more
We often pick a new car based on how it looks or how much it costs, but a new safety campaign is urging all of us to think about how the vehicle we buy might fare in a crash. ... more
ANCAP, Australasia’s independent authority on vehicle safety, has commended the safety specification and safety performance of the newly released Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mazda 6 and Lexus ES300h – all achieving 5 star ANCAP safety ratings. ... more
View the latest news and updates from your authority on vehicle safety in this edition of the ANCAP Star newsletter. ... more
An innovative initiative by Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has seen its consumer engagement activities extend into regional dealerships for the first time. ... more
ANCAP, Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority today welcomed the announcement made by Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack MP, to establish a federal Office of Future Transport Technologies. ... more
Australasia’s independent authority on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has commended the report released today following the Inquiry into the National Road Safety Strategy – highlighting more must be done to eliminate road trauma. ... more
Australasia’s independent authority on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has awarded Australasia’s top-selling passenger car a 5 star ANCAP safety rating following testing against the most stringent criteria. ... more
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
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
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
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
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
The Federal Government has marked National Road Safety Week by announcing the continuation of funding for the critical work of independent vehicle safety consumer organisation ANCAP for another five years, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack says. ... more
Australasia's independent vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP, has hosted one of Euro NCAP’s vehicle safety assessment inspectors as part of its reciprocal test data sharing and protocol alignment. ... more
View the latest news and updates from your authority on vehicle safety in this edition of the ANCAP Star newsletter. ... more
Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, supports the call from the NRMA to address young driver safety through registration incentives. ... more
Independent vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP, today welcomed the appointment of the Hon. Michael McCormack MP as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. ... more
Competition in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment has been heightened with the Mercedes-Benz X-Class the first utility to enter the Australasian market with autonomous emergency braking (AEB). Three other new models also enter with standard-fit AEB including the Volkswagen Polo, Jaguar E-PACE and BMW X2. ... more
Independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, today released its first safety rating for the year, awarding 5 stars to the Holden Commodore. The first imported Commodore model arrives onto the Australasian market with high safety scores. ... more
Roads, Maritime and Freight Minister, Melinda Pavey, has announced increased funding for Crashlab to enhance local crash test capability to assist with independent testing of autonomous vehicle safety technologies. ... more
Independent safety ratings for two more models enter the ANCAP ledger this week, with a 5 star ANCAP safety rating issued to the Jaguar F-PACE and a split 3 and 5 star rating awarded to the Kia Stinger. ... more
ANCAP safety ratings for three new market entrants highlight the important role of independent safety testing. The Hyundai Kona and Holden Equinox both achieved the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating. The MG ZS scored 4 stars. ... more
The all new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross arrives to the market with high safety scores, achieving the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating. ... more
New mid-sized SUV, the BMW X3, enters the Australian and New Zealand markets with a 5 star ANCAP safety rating. ... more
Independent vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP, today published a 5 star safety rating for the new Toyota Camry. ... more
Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester today reviewed the enhancements being made by Australian crash test laboratories to increase local safety test capability and improve vehicle safety in Australia. ... more
Volvo’s new XC60 mid-size SUV has been awarded the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating by independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, achieving class-leading scores in two key areas of assessment. ... more
Two more Chinese brands have achieved the top rating from independent safety authority, ANCAP, with 5 stars awarded to the LDV T60 and Haval H2. The Honda CR-V also scores the top safety rating. ... more
The new medium-sized luxury SUV, the Range Rover Velar, has today been awarded ANCAP’s top safety rating achieving high scores across all areas of assessment. ... more
A new road safety app is set to help drivers make better choices and save lives on Australian roads. Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Darren Chester today joined with the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) to launch a new consumer information app developed to help Australians make safer vehicle choices. ... more
Australasia’s independent authority on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has today awarded the first 5 star ANCAP safety rating to a Chinese vehicle with the MG GS rising to meet the top safety threshold. ... more
The strength of the ANCAP Board has grown with the appointment of Independent Director, Mr Andy Cornish. ... more
Long-time road safety advocate and former ANCAP Chairman, Mr Lauchlan McIntosh AM, has today been elected as Chairman of the Global New Car Assessment Programme (Global NCAP) replacing retiring Chairman, Mr Max Mosley. ... more
Independent vehicle safety authority, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), today welcomed the Australian Government’s Inquiry into the effectiveness of the National Road Safety Strategy. ... more
Three new safety ratings covering a range of vehicle segments have today been published by independent safety authority, ANCAP. ... more
The new Peugeot 3008 enters the popular Small SUV segment with a 5 star ANCAP safety rating following good results in physical testing and the presence of an advanced speed assistance system. ... more
Independent vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP, today joined with ACT Minister for Road Safety, Shane Rattenbury MLA to launch a new campaign in support of safer vehicle choices. ... more
Independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has today released a 3 star safety rating for the LDV G10 commercial van and people mover. ... more
Independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has today released a 5 star safety rating for the new Land Rover Discovery. ... more
Four new safety ratings have today been awarded by the independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, to a mix of European brands - the Skoda Kodiaq, Audi Q5, Mini Countryman and Audi Q2 all achieving 5 stars. ... more
Two new cars enter the Australasian market this week with 5 star ANCAP safety ratings - the Subaru XV and Holden Astra sedan. ... more
The need to build consumer, industry and regulatory confidence in autonomous vehicle technologies was the key message from Australasia’s leading vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP, at the House of Representatives Public Hearing into the social impacts of driverless vehicles. ... more
Australia and New Zealand’s independent vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP, today unveiled the results of a car-to-car crash test - dramatically demonstrating the improvements made in vehicle safety over the past two decades. This comes as new analysis shows older vehicles are over-represented in fatality crashes. ... more
Independent vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP, has today released a concerning 2 star safety rating for the ‘all-new’ Great Wall Motors Steed. 5 star ratings have also been released for the Honda Civic, Hyundai i30 and Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo Activity. ... more
The new BMW 520d has achieved the top 5 star ANCAP safety rating following completion of independent performance testing. ... more
Leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), today released its latest round of safety ratings covering the Australian and New Zealand markets. Top levels of safety performance were seen with the Audi A5, Volvo S90 and Hyundai Ioniq each achieving the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety ratings. Falling behind however was the New Zealand-sold Hyundai i20 achieving a 4 star ANCAP safety rating. ... more
Leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), today awarded the new Toyota C-HR with the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating coinciding with its launch onto the Australasian market this week. ... more
Leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), today released a much anticipated safety rating for the high-selling and iconic sports car, the Ford Mustang. The Mustang scored a 2 star ANCAP safety rating. ... more
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), Australasia’s leading independent vehicle safety advocate, today published safety ratings for the MG GS medium SUV and Toyota Avensis wagon. ... more
Inaugural Chairman and tireless road safety campaigner, Lauchlan McIntosh AM, will this week retire from the ANCAP Board of Directors after more than 20 years. ... more
Leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), today published safety credentials for the Fiat 500X, Subaru Impreza and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. All three meet the latest 2016 requirements for 5 stars. ... more
Leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), today released a 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the new Holden Astra which launches locally later this month. ... more
Leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), today announced a maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the upgraded Toyota Landcruiser 70. The Toyota Prius also achieved top marks. ... more
Leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) is calling on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to broaden the scope of its market study into the new car retailing industry to include safety rating information. ... more
Leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), today announced 5 star safety ratings for three compact SUVs. These ratings cover the newly released Volkswagen Tiguan, BMW X1 and Jeep Renegade. ... more
Leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), today released the results of an audit test conducted on the locally-sold Kia Picanto. ... more
Australasia’s leading independent vehicle safety advocate and consumer test organisation, ANCAP, will visit the Mt Cotton Driver Training Facility on Monday (12 September 2016) to profile the importance of newer, safer vehicles in Queensland. ... more
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) today published a 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the Holden Colorado utility noting its impressive pedestrian protection score. ... more
Leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), today issued a 5 star ANCAP safety rating for new market entrant, the Infiniti Q30. ... more
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) today welcomed Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s announcement in reappointing Ministers Darren Chester and Paul Fletcher to their respective portfolios. ... more
Australia’s peak motoring, road and vehicle safety organisations are calling on the Prime Minister to appoint a dedicated Road Safety Minister. It comes in the wake of statistics which show ten percent more Australians died this year than the same period in 2015, confirming an alarming trend of increased deaths after 2014. ... more
Leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), today released 5 star safety ratings for the Suzuki Vitara and Kia Optima. Both models previously ranked as top-selling, unrated models in their class. ... more
Leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), today awarded the new Mazda CX-9 the top safety rating of 5 stars. ... more
Leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), today published the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the new Subaru Levorg. ... more
Senior representatives from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) are today in Adelaide visiting the internationally-recognised Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR). ... more
Leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), today released a 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the Mazda MX-5. ... more
Leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), today released a 4 star ANCAP safety rating for the Haval H9. ... more
Leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), today released safety ratings for several commercial van and people-mover models. All current variants of the Mercedes-Benz V-Class and Valente score a 5 star ANCAP safety rating, as do all variants of the Ford Transit Custom and Ford Tourneo Custom. ... more
The Australian Government will provide $2.2 million to continue support for the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) over the next two years. ... more
Safety should be the main priority when buying a vehicle, road safety authorities said today, the fourth of Road Safety Week. ... more
Leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), awarded 5 star ANCAP safety ratings to the new Hyundai Elantra and new Australian market entrant, the Kia Picanto, during National Road Safety Week. ... more
The leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), released 5 star safety ratings for four vehicles, the Holden Spark, the Kia QL Sportage, the Jaguar XF and the Skoda Superb. ... more
The leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), has released a 5 star safety rating for the updated Kia Carnival following several safety-related improvements to the popular people mover. ... more
The leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has released a 5 star safety rating for the new Audi A4, showcasing innovative safety features for protecting vulnerable road users. ... more
Australia’s leading independent vehicle safety advocate has today acknowledged retiring Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Warren Truss’, commitment to road safety. ... more
The leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has today issued a 5 star ANCAP safety rating to the Mercedes-Benz GLC and the Jaguar XE, after they were launched with a suite of advanced safety features as standard. ... more
The leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has today issued a 5 star ANCAP safety rating to the Lexus RX. ... more
A 5 star ANCAP safety rating has been awarded to the updated Hyundai Tucson following a number of design and production changes. ... more
Australia’s leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has welcomed a positive step to improve road safety, new legislation to improve design standards for side impact crashes. ... more
60% of all serious crashes are frontal impacts and more than half of all fatalities to seat belt-wearing drivers in frontal crashes occur at impact speeds of less than 55 km/h. ... more
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has today released new five star safety ratings for the Audi Q7, Honda HR-V and the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. ... more
A 4 star ANCAP safety rating has been released for the new medium SUV, the Hyundai Tucson. This rating applies to the 2.0 litre GDi petrol two-wheel drive variants that have been available to the Australian and New Zealand markets since August 2015. ... more
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has today released 5 star ANCAP safety ratings for seven vehicles across a range of categories. ... more
Since 1992, ANCAP has published safety ratings for over 1,000 vehicle makes, models and variants with 81% of new cars sold* now holding the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating. ... more
Recent safety testing of the new Toyota Hilux has shown the vehicle to maintain its maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating. Notably the Hilux achieved a good rating for pedestrian protection. ... more
How are ANCAP safety ratings calculated? ... more
The Board of the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) is pleased to announce Mr James Goodwin has been appointed the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). ... more
The Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) Board has announced that its CEO, Nick Clarke, will step down at the end of September to pursue other interests. ... more
Both the Mazda2 and CX-3 offer very good occupant and pedestrian protection and have Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) available as an option. ... more
Approximately 45% of all fatal crashes involve a single vehicle. ... more
ANCAP has today released a 2 star safety rating for the LDV V80 commercial van, scoring poorly in ANCAP's assessment. ... more
Launch of ‘Avoid the crash, Avoid the trauma’ campaign The Australian Medical Association (AMA) and Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) have joined forces to lobby governments and car industry leaders to embrace new technology – starting with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) – and make it standard in all new cars sold in Australia. ... more
Automation is the key in removing that human element. ... more
The new Nissan NP300 Navara recently launched in Australia and New Zealand has stepped up to match a handful of its light commercial ute competitors achieving a 5 star ANCAP safety rating. ... more
ANCAP Quick Fact: Are ANCAP safety ratings reviewed? ... more
ANCAP today issued a 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the new Skoda Fabia. ANCAP congratulates Skoda for this top rating and for the standard it has set in providing Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) as a standard inclusion across the Fabia range. 5 star ANCAP safety ratings were also announced for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Holden Astra. ... more
Independent safety ratings from an independent source. ... more
What do I need to look for to ensure I’m buying the safest car possible? ... more
During 2015 it is estimated that around 40% of annual kilometres travelled will be in 5 star cars. By 2020, it is predicted that this will increase to nearly 70%. As a result, ANCAP estimates that there will be 1/3 less Australians killed or seriously injured in cars by 2020. The societal cost savings are estimated to be more than AU$2 billion per year. ... more
ANCAP is committed to continuing to raise the bar on vehicle safety. ... more
Australasia's leading independent vehicle safety organisation, ANCAP, has today published the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the new Kia Sorento. ... more
Global NCAP Media Release: The Global New Car Assessment Programme (Global NCAP), the overarching vehicle safety advocacy body, today expressed its disappointment in recent media coverage across Australia which criticises the vital work undertaken by the national consumer information organisation, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). ... more
ANCAP safety ratings are available for more than 1,000 different makes, models and variants sold across Australia and New Zealand. ... more
Australasia's leading independent vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP, today announced findings of a study into the effectiveness of low-speed autonomous emergency braking (AEB) in reducing rear-end crashes. ... more
ANCAP has awarded the new generation Mitsubishi Triton a 5 star ANCAP safety rating. 5 star ratings have also been awarded to the BMW i3, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Renault Captur and Tesla Model S. The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Mini Cooper have scored 4 stars. ... more
A 4 star ANCAP safety rating has today been released for the new Kia Carnival people mover. This disappointing 4 star rating is a result of less than optimal performance in the frontal offset crash test and the omission of a required safety assist technology. ... more
ANCAP has today announced 5 star ANCAP safety ratings for three diverse models - the Ford Mondeo, Toyota Prius V and Lexus NX. These ratings extend across all current model variants. ... more
International vehicle safety advocate, Global NCAP, has today issued a landmark report calling on manufacturers to democratise safety for all cars worldwide. ... more
A report released today by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) reveals that new safety technologies will play a major role in bringing down the numbers killed on European roads. A view that ANCAP supports. ... more
A 4 star ANCAP safety rating has today been released for the Suzuki Celerio. While the Australasian-spec Celerio features additional safety equipment to that of its European equivalent, its safety credentials have still prevented it from reaching the maximum 5 star goal. An ANCAP safety rating was also released for the Hyundai Sonata - 5 stars. ... more
Independent vehicle safety organisation, ANCAP, today released a 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the current model Honda Jazz. This rating is of particular note as it is the first rating issued by ANCAP determined using crash test data from the recently formed South East Asian New Car Assessment Program, ASEAN NCAP. ... more
ANCAP safety ratings were today announced for the new Subaru Outback and Subaru Liberty / Legacy. Both models, on sale in January 2015, scored the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating. These 5 star ANCAP safety ratings apply to all Outback and Liberty / Liberty variants. ... more
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has received a boost following the appointment of Ms Wendy Machin to its Board of Directors. ... more
From 1 January 2015, the criteria against which new cars will be assessed will again rise for all star rating levels meaning even safer cars for consumers. ... more
Global NCAP, the overarching consumer vehicle safety testing organisation, has today revealed zero star safety ratings for the Indian-sold Datsun Go and Maruti Suzuki Swift. These ratings were announced in Delhi, India, at the launch of the latest New Car Assessment Program, Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP). ... more
Hyundai's new Genesis luxury sedan enters the Australasian market with a superior level of occupant and pedestrian protection, easily achieving the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating. ... more
ANCAP today released the test results for five popular models. The Honda Accord, Honda City, Nissan X-Trail, Peugeot 308 and Toyota Prius C all scored highly, each achieving the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating. ... more
Jeep has scored its second top ANCAP safety rating with the Jeep Patriot joining the Cherokee in achieving the maximum 5 stars in the latest batch of ANCAP safety tests. The Great Wall Motors V200 ute however scored a disappointing 3 star ANCAP safety rating. ... more
To officially acknowledge formation of the Parliamentary Friends of Road Safety Group, the ANCAP Board of Directors will join with the Group's leaders, Senator Alex Gallacher and the Hon. Darren Chester MP, in hosting the Group at a reception at Parliament House on 24 September 2014. ... more
ANCAP is making it easier for consumers to identify the requirements against which each car has been tested through the addition of a datestamp component to its ANCAP safety rating logos. ... more
The latest round of ANCAP safety ratings have today been released with 5 stars awarded to the Volkswagen Polo and two Lexus models - the CT200h and IS. Each of these models has achieved the top rating of 5 stars as a result of their strong performance in each of the physical crash tests and the inclusion of key safety technologies. ... more
ANCAP has today awarded two 5 star ANCAP safety ratings. The Nissan Qashqai and Mercedes-Benz C-Class took out the top prize. At the same time, a 4 star ANCAP safety rating has been released for the Ssangyong Stavic people mover - a mediocre result for the family-friendly model. ... more
ANCAP has today awarded Jeep its first 5 star ANCAP safety rating, with the 2014 Cherokee claiming the prize. The Skoda Rapid, Honda Odyssey and Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid have also scored top ratings. ... more
The Australian Government has today reconfirmed its commitment to safer vehicles allocating $2.2 million over the next two years, to the independent vehicle safety rating organisation, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). ... more
Australasia's independent vehicle crash test program, ANCAP, has been recognised as a major force in improving vehicle safety, awarded the 2014 Global NCAP Consumer Champion Award presented by His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent. ... more
Marking the 3rd Anniversary of the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020, ANCAP will host the 2014 Global NCAP Forum in Melbourne on 5 May 2014. ... more
The Tata Xenon, a recent entrant to the market, has received a poor 2 star ANCAP safety rating due to the lack of electronic stability control. ... more
A maximum five star ANCAP safety rating was today announced for the new sedan version of the top selling Toyota Corolla. The Peugeot 5008 and Subaru WRX also added 5 star safety ratings to their spec sheets. ... more
ANCAP today announced a maximum 5 star safety rating for the new Mazda 3 sedan and hatch. Launched in Australia last week, the new Mazda 3 again scored ANCAP's highest safety rating - a rating also held by its predecessor. It will launch in New Zealand soon. ... more
ANCAP today released nine new ANCAP safety ratings, just in time for the holiday season. The Fiat Panda, Ford EcoSport, Isuzu D-Max 4x4 crew cab, Isuzu MU-X 4x4, Mercedes-Benz CLA Class, Nissan Altima, Nissan Pulsar hatch, Toyota Hilux 4x4 dual cab and Suzuki SX4 S-cross all received the top 5 star safety rating. ... more
ANCAP today awarded Skoda’s new Octavia a 5 star safety rating. The Octavia joins the Roomster, the Superb and the Yeti to give Skoda a fourth 5 star safety rated car for its Australasian fleet. The 5 star ANCAP safety rating applies to all front-wheel-drive variants of the Octavia ... more
ANCAP today released 5 star safety ratings for the Kia Rondo, the Mazda6 and the Renault Clio, providing more safe choices for new car buyers across the market. The ratings apply to all variants of the Rondo and the Mazda6 and to the 3-cylinder petrol-engined Clio. The 4-cylinder Clio variant is unrated ... more
Media are invited to the 2013 Australasian College of Road Safety Conference - A Safe System: the Road Safety Discussion. Leading road safety experts will be available for interview throughout the conference. ... more
ANCAP today released 5 star safety ratings for the Nissan Pathfinder and Nissan JUKE. The rating applies to all variants of the new Pathfinder. The Pathfinder performed very well in most ANCAP tests and joins an already competitive SUV market segment. The Nissan JUKE, which achieved a 5 star rating upon its release in New Zealand in 2012, is now available in Australia and the rating carries forward. The rating applies to front-wheel drive variants with the 1.6 litre H16 petrol engine. ... more
ANCAP today released a 5 star safety rating for the Toyota Hilux 4WD utes. This rating applies to all 4x4 single cab and extra cab variants built from August 2013. ... more
ANCAP today announced that Proton's newly released people mover, the Exora, has been awarded a 4 star ANCAP safety rating, while the Proton Suprima, available later this year, was awarded a 5 star ANCAP safety rating. ... more
The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has today published safety ratings for eleven new vehicles available across the ASEAN region. ... more
ANCAP today released safety ratings for two popular models, each from global manufacturers. A 5 star ANCAP safety rating was awarded to the new Kia Cerato, while the recently released Honda Accord achieved only a 4 star ANCAP safety rating. ... more
ANCAP today released safety ratings for four models available to the Australian and New Zealand markets - the new Holden Trax, Peugeot 208, Citroen DS5 and MG6. The Trax, 208 and DS5 all achieved top 5 star ANCAP safety ratings, performing well across each of the five physical ANCAP tests. 5 star safety ratings apply to all variants of the Trax and DS5. The 5 star safety rating for the 208 applies only to 5 door hatches with a 4 cylinder engine. ... more
The Latin American New Car Assessment Program, Latin NCAP, has today awarded its first 5 star rating to the new SEAT Leon. In contrast, best-selling global brands continue to provide sub-standard safety protection across the Latin American market with 0 star ratings applied to Suzuki, Chevrolet, Renault and Nissan models. ... more
ANCAP Chairman, Mr (John) Lauchlan McIntosh AM, was last week recognised for his outstanding service to roads in Australia as recipient of the 2013 John Shaw Medal. ... more
ANCAP welcomes the views expressed in the Federal Parliament last night by Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Roads and Regional Transport, Mr Darren Chester MP, which called for renewed energy and enthusiasm to lower the road toll. ... more
ANCAP today announced 5 star ANCAP safety ratings for the Holden Commodore, Nissan Pulsar and Audi A3. ... more
Independent vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP, has today released ANCAP safety ratings for two new market entrants - the Holden Malibu and Fiat Freemont. The Holden Malibu scored the top safety rating as recommended by ANCAP - a 5 star rating; while the Fiat Freemont achieved only a 4 star ANCAP safety rating. ... more
A new generation of technologies holds the key to radically improving pedestrian safety. This is the view of the University of Adelaide’s Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR), the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) and the Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS), who joined together today to conduct a pedestrian safety demonstration at CASR’s Vehicle Testing Laboratory in Kent Town. ... more
Volkswagen has continued its consistent safety form with independent vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP, today awarding the new Golf the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating. ... more
Maximum 5 star ANCAP safety ratings were today announced for three very different car types. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Land Rover Range Rover and Toyota 86 were the latest recipients of 5 star safety ratings from the independent vehicle safety organisation, ANCAP. ... more
ANCAP today released a 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the new Toyota RAV4. ... more
ANCAP today announced safety ratings for a handful of vehicle choices for 4x4 buyers including the Toyota Landcruiser, Mitsubishi Pajero and Foton Tunland. ... more
ANCAP today congratulated Proton on its commitment to safety following the new Proton Prevé achieving a 5 star ANCAP safety rating. The Prevé is a relatively low cost car, competing in a very popular segment of the market. ... more
ANCAP today announced maximum 5 star ANCAP safety ratings for the Mitsubishi Mirage, Ford Kuga and Volkswagen Beetle - adding more 5 star choices into the market at a time of record new car sales. ... more
ANCAP today congratulated its newest sister program, ASEAN NCAP, on the successful completion of its phase one testing which revealed a spread of safety ratings. ... more
ANCAP today released 5 star safety ratings for the new Subaru Forester and Volvo V40 as the new year sees the safety rating hurdles raised. The Opel Corsa also achieved the top 5 star ANCAP safety rating. ... more
Car buyers have even more choice this festive season with ANCAP today releasing 5 star safety ratings for the Kia Sorento, Infiniti FX, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mitsubishi Outlander and Citroen DS4. ... more
Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure & Transport, Catherine King MP viewed first hand how the Gillard Government & ANCAP are working together to save lives on Australia’s roads. ... more
ANCAP congratulated the new South-East Asian crash test program, ASEAN NCAP, on its first official crash test conducted in Malaysia this week. ... more
The latest crash test results released by Latin NCAP today reveal that the safety levels of some popular cars sold across Latin America are still 20 years behind the industrialised countries and below global standards. ... more
The effectiveness of airbags in protecting vehicle occupants from death and serious injury has again been validated following an evaluation conducted by the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC). ... more
ANCAP has today announced a 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the Kia Picanto, while the Jeep Wrangler has scored 4 stars ... more
ANCAP commends the announcement by the Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia to only insure or finance cars which have been rated by ANCAP and awarded an ANCAP safety rating of either 4 or 5 stars. ... more
ANCAP has today unveiled its presence at the Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) releasing 5 star results for the new Toyota Corolla hatch, Honda CR-V and Holden Colorado 7 SUV while showcasing another of its 5 star performers to motor show visitors - the Hyundai i45. ... more
ANCAP expressed its concerns about the 4 star ANCAP safety ratings for the Isuzu D-Max and single/space cab Holden Colorado utilities released today. ... more
ANCAP will participate for the first time as an exhibitor at the Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) in Sydney from 18-28 October 2012. ... more
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) today praised Volkswagen for its inclusion of life-saving crash avoidance technology into their newest, most affordable model on the Australasian market - the Volkswagen Up! small car. ... more
ANCAP today announced ANCAP safety ratings for a range of small to medium vehicles including Australasia’s next electric-powered car - the Holden Volt. ... more
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) today gave its support for the continuous development of crash testing following the release of findings of a new small overlap frontal crash test by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) in the United States. ... more
ANCAP today welcomed reports from Europe and the United States of America identifying the safety assist technology (SAT) Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) as a potential life-saver. ... more
ANCAP today congratulated the stellar achievements of the Holden Colorado, Hyundai i30 and Subaru BRZ - each achieving the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating in the most recent round of crash testing. ... more
Australasia's independent and authoritative source for vehicle safety information, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), has today released its vehicle safety rating requirements for 2017. ... more
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) today announced more good news for consumers with the Mazda CX-5, Honda Civic Hatch and BMW 3 Series all awarded maximum 5 star ANCAP safety ratings. While not quite reaching the top rating, the all wheel drive variant of the new XUV500 SUV by Mahindra has recorded a creditable 4 star result with side curtain airbags and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) as standard features. ... more
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) today congratulated the Malaysian Government on the establishment of a New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) for the South East Asian region - ASEAN NCAP. ... more
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) today applauded the announcement by multi-national resources company, BHP Billiton, to introduce a 5 star NCAP safety rating requirement across its worldwide vehicle fleet. ... more
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) today announced maximum 5 star safety ratings for two Mercedes-Benz models – the all new B-Class and the Valente van. ... more
Australasia’s leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) today released the crash test ratings for five marques – 5 stars for the Toyota Aurion, Kia Rio, and Suzuki Swift Sport; 4 stars for the Jeep Compass; and a 3 star result for the Mahindra Pik Up. ... more
ANCAP today provided welcome news to Government and other fleet buyers with the Nissan Navara utility increasing its ANCAP safety rating to 4 stars. The new rating applies to the D40 Dual Cab 4x4 with a 4 cylinder diesel engine. ... more
ANCAP will host representatives from the Southeast Asian New Car Assessment Program (SEA NCAP) for a week of collaboration in Sydney from 13-16 February 2012. ... more
ANCAP this week launched a national online campaign to continue to raise its profile and highlight the importance of 5 star vehicles. ... more
ANCAP today announced crash test ratings for the Honda Civic and Hyundai Veloster – both achieving 5 stars under the second year of the new ANCAP Road Map ... more
Chair of the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), Mr Lauchlan McIntosh today announced two appointments to its National Secretariat. ... more
ANCAP today released 5 star crash test ratings for the Subaru Impreza, the Subaru XV and the Toyota Camry. ... more
ANCAP today urged consumers to buy ANCAP 5 star rated vehicles if they are looking to purchase a new or used car during the holidays. ... more
ANCAP today announced 5 star safety ratings for a suite of new cars from BMW, Citroen, Ford, Holden, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes Benz and Volkswagen. ... more
ANCAP today welcomed the publication of Phase 2 of the Latin American NCAP results but expressed its strong concern over the safety levels of vehicles sold in Latin American countries. ... more
ANCAP today announced a 5 star rating for the Skoda Yeti SUV and a 4 star rating for the 2011 Toyota HiAce van. ... more
ANCAP today congratulated Ford on achieving a 5 star rating for the Australian designed Ranger ute to be sold in Australia and on overseas markets. ANCAP also announced a 5-star rating for the Honda CR-Z sports car. ... more
Toyota's progress on a safety upgrade for its vehicle fleet continues, with the announcement today by ANCAP of a 5 star safety rating for the Toyota Tarago people mover. ... more
ANCAP today issued a poor 2 star safety rating for the Chery J11 compact sports utility vehicle. Hyundai i40 and the Holden Cruze Series II Hatch both scored 5 stars. ... more
ANCAP today announced a number of safety ratings for new vehicles on the Australian market – ranging from 2 to 5 star results. ... more
ANCAP today announced a 5 star safety rating for the 2012 model Holden Barina. ... more
Australians are choosing to purchase safer vehicles, with figures for last year showing that almost three quarters of new cars purchased across the nation were four or five star rated. ... more
ANCAP today announced 5 star safety ratings for five cars on the Australian market. ... more
ANCAP today expressed concerns over incorrect public comments made by ATECO Automotive regarding the recall of and modifications to the Chery J1 sedan. ... more
ANCAP today announced the first 5 star safety rating for an electric vehicle, the Nissan Leaf. ANCAP also announced 5 star ratings for the new Hyundai Elantra and the new Ford Focus models. ... more
ANCAP today announced 4 star safety ratings for the Toyota Rukus and the Mitsubishi Pajero and an extension of the previous 5 star rating for the new Ford Territory SZ. ... more
ANCAP today announced that the Australian-made Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid have improved to 5 star safety rating, following safety upgrades introduced from April 2011. Both vehicles originally earned 4 star ratings from ANCAP. ... more
ANCAP today congratulated the Federal Government for its decision to require Commonwealth fleet passenger car purchases to have a 5 star ANCAP safety rating from July this year. ... more
ANCAP has criticised the Federal Government for its decision to walk away from its consideration of international pedestrian safety before the consultation period ends. ... more
ANCAP today awarded its first 5 star safety rating to a dual cab work ute - the 4WD Volkswagen Amarok. ANCAP also announced 5 star ratings for the Alfa Romeo Giulietta and the Citroen C3. ... more
ANCAP has released its blueprint for encouraging safer vehicles on the new car market over the next five years. ... more
ANCAP has welcomed Suzuki's efforts to improve vehicle safety with the announcement of 5 star ratings for the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi and Swift models. ... more
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