ANCAP and Vehicle Safety

Driver survey uncovers our disturbing habits

Anonymous research allowed drivers to be up front about their poor driver behaviour

All new Volvos now come with speed-limiting key fob

Volvo develops speed-limiting tech to cut down on speed-related accidents

How Romain Grosjean survived the catastrophic Bahrain GP crash

After one of F1’s most shocking crashes in years, we break down the factors that contributed to saving Grosjean’s life

ANCAP re-tests top ten sellers for AEB performance

Some surprise results in the mix as ANCAP goes back over the top ten sellers to rate their emergency braking ability

Why Hyundai's i30 sedan has no ANCAP rating

Hyundai’s new compact sedan hits the market with no official safety rating - here's why

Tesla’s Autopilot criticised in Euro NCAP assessment

Mercedes, BMW, Audi score high, while Tesla cops 'half marks'

What safety equipment should I expect in my new car in 2020?

Automotive safety tech is ever-evolving. Here’s the WhichCar guide to the minimum safety features you should aim for in your next new car

Here's why pretty much everybody needs a dash cam

Dash cams provide more value than just hours of YouTube entertainment. But are they really worth the investment?

These are the safest cars to have a crash in

Electric cars blitz 2019 safety ratings as Tesla claims gongs with both Euro NCAP and ANCAP

The airbags of tomorrow: future car safety tech explained

In the face of the Takata recall, car makers are looking to innovative new technology for the next generation of airbags

Takata recall expands – 78,000 more cars affected in Australia

A dangerous new airbag inflator has been discovered, adding even more cars to the ongoing Takata airbag saga.

SUVs are 28 percent more likely to kill other drivers: report

A new study reveals that SUVs pose a higher threat to other drivers, but pale in comparison to big pick-ups

Comfort killer: senior drivers at risk from seat cushion accessories

Does your nan or granddad jam an extra cushion on their car seat? It’s a habit that significantly increases their likelihood of injury – or death – in a car crash

Australians are still not heeding faulty Takata airbag warning

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries to ramp up Takata recall ad campaign, as over half a million Australians cars still to be rectified

Smart lamppost tech could put a speed camera on every street

Designed to boost safety, convenience, and act as an extra set of eyes for autonomous cars, smart streetlamps could also be used for ultra-pervasive speed enforcement

Hyundai’s incoming AI might just save your life

A new partnership will put a focus on specialised medical artificial intelligence for emergencies

WhichCar TV Episode 14: Bent metal and alpine mettle

Tony crashes a car, Dan and Andy pit a pair of $100k coupes against one another and Tim family-tests the new Ford Everest

Tesla is introducing a pet friendly 'Dog Mode'

Elon Musk confirms the animal-friendly update in addition to a 'Sentry Mode' for added anti-theft security

Poorly-worn seatbelts endangering children during holiday road trips: report

Seatbelts have saved countless lives, however children are often at risk by not wearing them properly, particularly when falling asleep on long road trips

Wondering what an NCAP zero-star car crash looks like? Well, it’s horrifying to watch

Thankfully, the Fiat Panda is no longer sold locally, because Euro NCAP has just awarded it a big fat zero safety score