ANCAP and Vehicle Safety

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.

2017 Land Rover Discovery receives five-star ANCAP safety rating

Five-star safety for local Land Rover Discovery

Takata files for bankruptcy

Troubled airbag company acquired for $1.6bn by Detroit-based airbag maker Key Safety

Payload balance is integral to safe towing

Find the right balance when towing a caravan.

Towing in Seven Steps

Getting the right towing set-up, and then knowing how to tow, will almost guarantee a stress-free adventure.

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

How to safely jack up and support your car - tech torque

How to safely jack up and support your streeter so you can work on it

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

How to safely and legally travel with a dog

Keep your best mate safe when travelling.

HOW TO FIT A FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO YOUR CAR - TECH TORQUE

How to install an on-board fire-suppression system so you don't burn the snatch, or anything else!

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.

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

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