ANCAP and Vehicle Safety
Are EV batteries more dangerous than ICE cars?
News of battery fires continue to bring the safety of EVs into the spotlight. Should you be worried?
Euro NCAP's ‘safety concern’ over larger, heavier SUVs
The growing mass of cars at the centre of NCAP worries
Kia EV9, Mercedes EQE SUV and BMW 5 Series get ANCAP 5-Star rating
Two of Australia's latest new-generation cars have been struck down with four-star safety scores in Europe this week
Top things to consider when buying a family car
Moving to a family car is a big commitment, here are the things to look for when making the switch
Recall roundup: Mazda, GWM, Audi
New recalls issued for the Mazda BT-50 and GWM Ora, along with various Audi vehicles
EV battery types explained: Lithium-ion vs LFP pros & cons
Which electric car battery technology is best? We break it down
Wheels x ANCAP: How will this 30yr-old car fare in a modern crash test?
We find out with the help of ANCAP and a Mitsubishi Magna…
Recall roundup: Isuzu, Subaru, Porsche, Lamborghini
New recalls issued for the Isuzu D-Max, Subaru Outback, Forester and Crosstrek, Porsche 911 and Lamborghini Huracan
Is it illegal to drive 'too slowly' in Australia?
Is it against the law to drive notably below the speed limit? Well, that depends...
ANCAP looking into safety of big US pick-up trucks
Over 30 years, ANCAP has seen a lot of changes in buyer preference but none more potentially deadly than a shift to bigger vehicles
Australia’s road toll is soaring. How can we make our roads safer?
Controversial licensing changes, rewards for good behaviour, better training, more speed cameras? Something needs to be done
Tesla’s Gigafactory plagued by safety issues
Reports of blood trails, fist fights and explosions of molten metal have emerged from inside Tesla’s factory in Austin
Recall roundup: Mazda, Peugeot, Volkswagen, Ferrari
New recalls issued for the Mazda CX-60, Peugeot 3008, 5008 & Expert, Volkswagen Amarok and Ferrari SF90
Recall roundup: Toyota, BMW, Ford, Nissan, Mercedes, JLR
New recalls issued for various BMW vehicles, and the Toyota Kluger, Ford Transit, Nissan Z, Mercedes-AMG SL, Land Rover Defender, Range Rover Velar, Jaguar I-Pace and Mercedes-Benz EQC
2024 BYD Dolphin & Seal score five stars in ANCAP first for EVs
It’s the first time an EV with a structural battery construction has been tested
Recall roundup: Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Skoda, Rolls-Royce
New recalls issued for the Toyota C-HR and Kluger, Mercedes-Benz GLC and EQS, BMW 5 Series and 7 Series, Porsche Taycan, Skoda Fabia, and Rolls-Royce Ghost
VIDEO: Mercedes crashes two EVs to prove structural & battery safety
Mercedes-Benz showcases the safety of its electric vehicles through a public crash test, aiming to address common concerns around EV safety
Active safety features return to 2024 Skoda range
Skoda's sprinkled blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert back in
Recall roundup: Renault, Ford, Kia, Range Rover, Alfa Romeo
New recalls issued for the Renault Koleos, Ford Puma, Kia Sorento hybrids, Range Rover Velar and Alfa Romeo Tonale
Australians want more tech and safety features in new cars, study finds
An Australian survey has found buyers want more tech and safety, affirming the move from most carmakers to include more standard features for a higher price
Recall roundup: Audi, Subaru, Mahindra, Maserati, Mitsubishi
New recalls issued for the Audi A3 and Q2, Subaru BRZ, Mahindra XUV700, Maserati MC20 Cielo and Mitsubishi ASX
Carmakers can sell your data – even your sex life
Shocking new research into the largely unregulated world of vehicle data collection shows how exposed the average consumer is
ANCAP publishes first 2023 test result, Lexus RZ earns five stars
The Lexus RZ electric SUV has secured a five-star ANCAP safety rating under the latest 2023 test standards
Recall roundup: Ford Ranger & Everest, Kia, Hyundai, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, Audi
New recalls issued for the Ford Ranger and Everest, Kia Sorento, Hyundai i30, Bentley Bentayga, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi TT