ANCAP and Vehicle Safety
2024 MG 4 electric hatch receives five-star ANCAP safety rating
The budget-friendly Chinese electric hatch has been awarded the full 2022 ANCAP safety rating, despite some weaknesses
Recall roundup: Mazda 3 & CX-3, Nissan, Range Rover, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz & McLaren
More than 175,000 Mazda 3 and CX-3 vehicles recalled due to a potential rear-view camera fault, and new notices have been issued for certain Nissan, Range Rover, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren models
‘Is a 3-star ANCAP rating OK?’ Mitsubishi boss considers Kei cars for Oz
Where do consumers draw the line – will Aussies accept a three-star Kei car?
2023 Chery Omoda 5 small SUV scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating
China’s Chery Omoda 5 small SUV has top safety marks from ANCAP after the brand’s previous vehicles from a decade ago received poor scores under less-stringent testing
Reverse cameras, sensors to be mandated in Australia from 2025
Rear-view cameras and reverse sensors will become compulsory for all newly-introduced cars – including some commercial vehicles – from November 2025 ahead of wider mandate
Recall roundup: Ford, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo & Porsche
Almost 19,000 Ford Mustangs recalled due to a potential rear-view camera fault, and new notices have been issued for certain Ford Escape, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and Porsche vehicles
Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 get five-star ANCAP scores in New Zealand
VW’s electric SUVs have copped ANCAP’s maximum rating in NZ
All Targa Australia events suspended indefinitely following split with Motorsport Australia
Following an arduous safety review process that’s still not complete, Targa Australia has decided it can not align itself with Motorsport Australia
Recall roundup: Hyundai, Ford & Alfa Romeo
More than 13,000 Hyundai Tucson and Veloster vehicles recalled due to a potential fire risk, and new notices have been issued for certain Ford and Alfa Romeo vehicles
2023 Mazda CX-60: 5-star ANCAP safety rating confirmed
Mazda’s latest vehicle – the more-premium CX-60 midsize SUV – mirrors European testing to receive top ANCAP marks
Ford Mustang Mach-E, Genesis GV70 and G80 EVs score 5-star ANCAP safety ratings
Three new electric vehicles have received top ANCAP safety marks – but the results are carried over from 2021 testing
GWM Haval Jolion: 5-star ANCAP rating extended to hybrid variants
Chinese challenger brand GWM Haval’s Jolion small SUV scores a five-star rating in ANCAP safety testing
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee falls short in ANCAP testing – for some variants
Plug-in hybrid and 7-seat Grand Cherokees score top marks in ANCAP testing, but 5-seat petrol variants penalised for seatbelt differences
Recall roundup: Toyota, Jeep, Genesis, Mercedes, Ram, JLR, Ferrari & Ford
New recall notices have been issued for certain vehicles from Toyota, Jeep, Genesis, Mercedes-Benz, Ram, Jaguar Land Rover, Ferrari, and Ford
ANCAP: 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC, Land Rover Discovery Sport score 5-star safety rating
The two luxury medium SUVs have received full five-star safety ratings, but both showed weaknesses in some areas
Safe driving these holidays: How to prepare for a road trip
Heading away over the Christmas and school holidays? Check this list and guide first, to make sure your trip is safe and enjoyable!
Recalls: Jeep Grand Cherokee, Genesis GV60, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
New recall notices have been issued for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Genesis GV60 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Recall: 2022-23 Kia Sportage, Seltos & Niro affected by seat belt warning fault
More than 7000 Kia vehicles have been called back due to a software issue that could cause the seat belt warning not to illuminate
Recalls: Toyota Corolla Cross, Kia Carnival, AMG CLA 45, Peugeot & Citroen models
New recall notices have been issued for the Toyota Corolla Cross, Kia Carnival, Mercedes-AMG CLA 45, and some Peugeot and Citroen vehicles
What are the best baby-friendly cars?
Regardless of budget or size, here are the best cars you should be looking for if you’re expecting or have a young family
TAC launches campaign urging car buyers to prioritise safety
A number of crashes involving older vehicles have seen the TAC urge buyers to consider newer, safer cars
Recalls: MY22 Corvette exhaust defect, MY22-23 Civic Hybrid ECU fault
New recall notices have been issued for the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette and the 2022-23 Honda Civic Hybrid.
Ford’s free Driving Skills for Life is back, focused on night driving
As new data shows the grave risk to young drivers at night, Ford has geared its latest Driving Skills for Life program to driving after sunset.
Why are women under-represented in car safety tests?
Women make up more than half of Australian drivers, yet the crash test dummies don’t account for most of the female population
