ANCAP and Vehicle Safety
Must have safety features
Cars are safer than ever thanks to a range of new safety technologies that have almost become industry standards. So what are the must-have safety features you should look for when buying your new car?
How does a tyre work?
We explain why tyres are the unsung heroes of trouble-free motoring
Mercedes-Benz tests autonomous tech on Aussie roads
The German carmaker is using a modified E-Class sedan to test its self-driving technology in Australian conditions
14 automotive acronyms
Don’t get lost in the letters when buying your next car. Here are 14 of the most commonly used car-related acronyms and what they mean.
Ford responds to Mustang crash failure
Devil in the detail with two-star Ford Mustang crash result
ANCAP might be flawed, but it’s also vital
Mustang’s disastrous crash rating proves the worth of independent crash test authorities, even if they’re not perfect
Ford Mustang V8 scores ‘poor’ 2-star safety rating
Independent crash test authority ANCAP has slammed the V8-powered version of Ford’s affordable sports car for sub-standard safety
Takata airbag recall hits 2 million Aussie cars
A massive global recall has been announced in relation to potentially deadly fault with Takata airbags affecting 100 million vehicles
Australia’s most dangerous highway stretches revealed
Australian motoring groups are calling on governments to recognise research highlighting the country’s worst highway black spots
The best summer road trip tips
Whether it’s a long day trip, summer holiday or just a suck-it-and-see adventure, here’s few things to help ensure your trip is trouble free and enjoyable
ANCAP tells ACCC: car dealers misleading customers on safety
Independent safety body says some car dealers are leaving customers in the dark regarding the safety standards of their cars
Self-installing baby seat for cars
An American company behind a new robotic car seat says it takes the guess work out of keeping babies safe in cars.
2017 Volkswagen Amarok could finally get rear airbags
Safety oversight on the agenda as Volkswagen looks to improve the appeal of its ute.
2017 Holden Astra earns 5-star ANCAP rating – but not the base model
The entry-level Holden Astra R misses out on an ANCAP crash safety rating, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s unsafe.
2017 Holden Astra RS and RS-V receive 5-star ANCAP rating – but base model misses out
Holden Astra’s base model offering is the latest car to fall foul of the differing regulations that cover Euro NCAP and ANCAP independent crash test processes.
Electronic Stability Program is getting tricky
Electronic stability control isn’t just about safety.
Ford plans to ditch the steering wheel
The first autonomous cars wearing Ford badges will roll onto the streets in 2021
Mazda CX-9 5 star ANCAP rating gives Mazda its safest range ever
The Japanese giant now has the safest range of models available in its history after it aces ANCAP tests for its CX-9 SUV.
Chinese cars still yet to earn five-star safety
ANCAP says Haval H9 needs structural improvements and construction changes
ANCAP: Crash safety’s shooting stars
Changes to crash test standards throw the Australasian NCAP rating system into disarray
World’s first pedestrian airbag from Volvo
The new Volvo V40 features the world’s first airbag for pedestrians – aiming to reduce injuries sustained when road traffic collides with human beings.
Total recall
Volkswagen’s embarrassing product recall has spread. Wheels can confirm that VW company cousins Audi and Skoda will have to recall thousands of vehicles due to a gearbox problem.
How safe is your car?
Have you ever stopped to think about how safe your car is if you were involved in a collision?
2009 Volvo XC60 review
Check the badge. Yep, it’s a Volvo.
