ANCAP and Vehicle Safety
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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.
FEATURE: QLD VEHICLE INSPECTION UNIT
If you crash your pride and joy, the guys at the Vehicle Inspection Unit (VIU) will try to figure out why. Here's a look behind the scenes
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.
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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.
Electronic Stability Program is getting tricky
Electronic stability control isn't just about safety.
Ford plans to ditch the steering wheel
The first autonomous cars wearing Ford badges will roll onto the streets in 2021
Mazda CX-9 5 star ANCAP rating gives Mazda its safest range ever
The Japanese giant now has the safest range of models available in its history after it aces ANCAP tests for its CX-9 SUV.
Chinese cars still yet to earn five-star safety
ANCAP says Haval H9 needs structural improvements and construction changes
ANCAP: Crash safety’s shooting stars
Changes to crash test standards throw the Australasian NCAP rating system into disarray
BMW hits out at safety body
BMW has hit out at Euro NCAP calling the independent safety body “inconsistent” and “confusing” after its new i3 city car failed to score a five star rating.
Oz's cheapest car axed
Australia’s cheapest car, the $9,990 Chery J1, is no more due to safety regulation changes.
Vic Police enraged at speed campaign
Unsurprisingly, it seems we’ve upset the Victorian Police with our Raise the Limit to Lower the Toll campaign.
Petition: Raise the limit and lower the toll!
Friends, countrymen, fellow travellers – it’s time to act! After years of travelling in the slow lane, we need a higher speed limit.
Victoria looks into filtering
The Victorian government’s 18 month Parliamentary Inquiry into Motorcycle Safety (PIMS) conducted by the parliamentary road safety committee resulted in a 500+ page report and 64 recommendations.
Total recall
Volkswagen’s embarrassing product recall has spread. Wheels can confirm that VW company cousins Audi and Skoda will have to recall thousands of vehicles due to a gearbox problem.
World's first pedestrian airbag from Volvo
The new Volvo V40 features the world's first airbag for pedestrians - aiming to reduce injuries sustained when road traffic collides with human beings.
Volvo releases pedestrian air bags
Bless Volvo. Beyond bubble-wrapping passengers, they’re now cushioning pedestrians too.
Remote area first aid
The risk of something going wrong may be remote, but when you’re far away from help, it isn’t one worth taking.
Report Life saving technology won't be compulsory
A six-month trial of Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA) systems by the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) has found that significant number of deaths and injuries could be avoided
Planning a road trip? Get prepared
If you are going on a road trip in the near future, RateCity shows you how to ensure your safety while driving on the open road
ANCAP's new, simpler website launched
Following news last month of a $5 million dollar funding boost from the Federal Government, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program has launched a new website
How safe is your car?
Have you ever stopped to think about how safe your car is if you were involved in a collision?