ANCAP and Vehicle Safety
Recall roundup: Nissan Navara Warrior, Range Rover, Volvo XC90
New recalls issued for the Nissan Navara Warrior, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Volvo XC90
The day I properly understood the sobering reality of crash safety and my old car
How does it feel to see a 30-year-old car be crash tested, when you drive a car the same age? ANCAP reveals a startling example…
ANCAP safety ratings due to expire today for around 30 vehicles
The ANCAP safety ratings for around 30 vehicles tested in 2016 and 2017 will expire today, in line with the safety organisation’s six-year datestamp limit
Recall roundup: Ford Mustang, Ram 1500, Mercedes-Benz GLE
New recalls issued for the Ford Mustang, Ram 1500 and Mercedes-Benz GLE
Recall roundup: Toyota, Lotus, Land Rover, McLaren
New recalls issued for the Toyota Yaris Cross, Lotus Emira, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and McLaren Artura
2024 MG 5 update bringing critical safety updates to address zero-star ANCAP rating
Following a devastating zero-star safety score handed down by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program, the MG 5 sedan will get some key updates
Mahindra Scorpio SUV and MG 5 sedan score zero stars in Australian crash testing
Australia’s most affordable sedan and one of the most affordable 4WDs on the market have received the lowest ANCAP score since 2021.
Tesla recalls 2 million vehicles over self-driving safety concerns
US safety body pulls millions of Teslas off the road as its probe into Full Self Driving continues.
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
Hyundai Kona “lucky to avoid 3 stars”, says crash-test body
Hyundai’s second-generation small SUV criticised by NCAP after a disappointing crash-test result, while the Honda ZR-V also misses out on five-star result.
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
