ANCAP and Vehicle Safety
Insurance firm refuses cars with ANCAP rating below four stars
Checking a new car’s crash test score could save you more than you think when it comes to finding insurance cover
Formula 1 to use ‘ugly’ Halo from 2018
It’s disliked by teams, drivers, and fans alike, yet the Halo will be mandatory in F1 next year
2018 Ford Mustang earns three-star crash rating in Euro NCAP re-test
The Mustang improves on its poor two-star crash test result, but only just.
Takata files for bankruptcy
Troubled airbag company acquired for $1.6bn by Detroit-based airbag maker Key Safety
Victoria’s speeding and red-light cameras hit by cyber virus
Got pinged by a speeding and red-light camera in Victoria recently? You could be getting your money back
Victorian road conditions “presents a growing risk to public safety”
Victoria’s Auditor-General releases scathing attack on the state’s road conditions
Airbag of the future takes a front seat
German company ZF thinks its new airbag may be the solution for protecting passengers in a new generation of car interiors that look more like lounge rooms
New versus old: Why you don’t want to crash in a very second-hand car
Australia’s road safety watchdog crashes two Toyota Corollas made 17 years apart. The results are chilling
Takata airbag recall explained
What is the potential hazard if your car is one of the 2.1m cars to be recalled in Australia as part of the global Takata airbag crisis?
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.
