ANCAP and Vehicle Safety
ANCAP reveals refresh of its vehicle safety rating criteria in 2026
From 2026 ANCAP adopts new ‘Stages of Safety’ ratings, rewarding smoother driver aids, tougher post-crash tech and eCall availability to better reflect real-world protection for buyers.
Are car headlights too bright? Rising complaints may lead to rule changes
UK research highlights the dangers of overly bright headlights, echoing Australian drivers’ concerns about glare and road safety after dark.
ANCAP delivers safety verdicts on MG’s IM5, IM6 and Renault Duster
ANCAP has released some impressive new safety scores as part of its latest round of testing of MG’s premium IM models and the new Renault Duster.
Opinion: Should we be asking more questions about the ANCAP safety ratings?
Wheels columnist Paul Gover reckons It’s time to ask some questions about the cherished ANCAP 5-star safety rating.
Kia K4 receives split ANCAP safety ratings
Five-star score for most variants, but base model without Safety Pack drops to four stars.
2025 Kia Tasman Ute’s ANCAP Safety Rating revealed ahead of market launch
In testing, the Tasman showed strong performance, particularly in crash protection and collision avoidance scenarios.
Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza updates gain top ANCAP rating… and a price increase
A five-star ANCAP safety rating for the MY25 Subaru Impreza and Crosstrek comes thanks to the addition of new features.
MG5 small sedan: New pricing and upgraded specs revealed
A safety upgrade and range repositioning has been applied to the MG5 small sedan, which is now priced from $32,990 drive away.
MG4 EV: New pricing announced for Australia, plus MG5’s upgraded safety rating
Pricing for the popular MG4 will change from July 1 – while the MG5 has had its safety rating upgraded by ANCAP.
MGS5 EV: Latest electric SUV gains top safety rating
The latest addition to MG’s range of SUVs now adds ANCAP’s highest safety rating to its list of attractions.
Australia’s road toll keeps rising – and car nuts are bearing the burden
It turns out that blaming so-called hoons for the road toll was a waste of time and money.
Which driver safety features have actually helped us?
A new study out of the Netherlands explores which advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) truly enhance safety and which may actually increase crash risk.
Incredible video answers the question: How safe is a golf cart?
A Euro NCAP crash test video of a golf cart has shown just how unsafe they can be in an accident.
Is driver assist making us… more dangerous?
There’s an argument to be made that new, semi-autonomous driver aids are contributing to a crisis of inattention on our roads.
ANCAP reveals safest cars it tested in 2024
Australian safety organisation ANCAP has announced the highest safety scores of cars it tested in 2024, with a family favourite at the top of the list.
Know your dashboard warning lights (don’t just tape it over…)
It’s no fun when your dashboard lights up like a Christmas tree, but what do those warning lights mean?
2025 MG HS and Chery Omoda E5 earn ANCAP 5-star ratings
MG HS and Chery Omoda E5 score five-star safety ratings in latest ANCAP testing, meeting updated safety standards.
2024 Used Car Safety Ratings: New cars 36% safer than 2002 models
The latest Used Car Safety Ratings report offers detailed evaluations on hundreds of used vehicles, helping Australians make informed choices for safer second-hand cars.
Australian Government increases safety requirements for its fleet vehicles
5 stars and nothing older than a 2022 ANCAP test
Low-speed acoustic alerts mandated for new electric, hybrid vehicles in Australia
The Federal Government will require new electric and hybrid vehicles to produce audible safety alerts when travelling at low speeds from November 2025
ANCAP crash test scores for Honda CR-V, ZR-V & Civic in limbo
ANCAP says it is working with Honda to release safety scores for the CR-V, ZR-V and Civic, with test results available to use from its Euro NCAP counterpart
2024 Toyota C-HR awarded 5-star ANCAP safety rating
The new Toyota C-HR range has been put to the test by safety watchdog ANCAP, with all variants yielding strong results.
OPINION: Do new cars make too many noises?
These days I’m always one beep away from yelling at my car, who only knows how to respond with another beep. She’s so sassy.
Chery boss admits “extremely little local testing” of Omoda 5 lane-assist systems
Omoda 5 GT lands with updated lane-assist settings to address criticisms
