ANCAP and Vehicle Safety
ESP mandatory by 2011
All cars and four-wheel drives sold in Australia from 2011 will be required by law to have ESP.
Official: Nissan and V8 Supercars end partnership
Finding a replacement not a simple matter. Mercedes-Benz and Lexus nix any suggestion that they want the gig.
'Defective' Renault models banned from China
Que? Here's a turn up as China, that bastion of quality and high-tech design, claims Renault has shipped them problem cars.
A black and green tyre
Hankook reckons motorists that low rolling resistance tyres and grip are NOT mutually exclusive.
Only four stars for Aussie Jazz, Soul
The new Honda Jazz and Kia Soul compacts fall short of an ANCAP five star safety rating - despite full marks in European NCAP tests.
Two recalls for Pontiac G8
More bad news for Holden fans, with the now-defunct Commodore collaboration suffering a recall.
Shrink wrap
Nissan recalls over 360,000 first-gen Murano SUVs in the USA due to shrinking intake ducts.
Cash for clunkers
Audi Australia boss calls for incentives to scrap old cars to aid the car industry, road safety and the environment.
Five star Cruze
The Holden Cruze will now launch with the highest possible crash test rating.
And now for some good news from Ford...
Ford Australia has improved fuel economy and CO2 emissions on the locally-built Falcon and Territory, while the entire Falcon range is now rated at five stars.
Ford recalls all nat-atmo Territory SUVs
A brake hose problem has led Ford Australia to voluntarily recall all non-turbocharged MkI Territory models ...
Bagged, not tagged
Toyota has released images and details of a new, production-ready rear seat centre airbag.
New Safety Standards for the European Union
EU mandates stability systems and efficient tyres from 2011.
2009 Volvo XC60 review
Check the badge. Yep, it's a Volvo.
2009 Geneva Show - Infiniti Essence
We keep saying it, and they listened - hybrids don't have to be boring. Or even sensible. But more people will drive them if they just looked like this.