ANCAP and Safety stories
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News2022 Honda HR-V only gets four-star ANCAP safety rating
The Honda HR-V has been rated by ANCAP, but is one-star short of the full safety score
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News2023 LDV Mifa obtains five-star ANCAP safety rating, identical to EV
The Kia Carnival-rivalling LDV Mifa people-mover has been given the full five-star ANCAP safety score, and is the same as its Mifa 9 EV twin
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News2023 BYD Atto 3 pricing and features: Price rise for electric SUV
China's BYD Atto 3 has been hit by a circa-$3600 price increase, removing its title as the cheapest electric vehicle in Australia
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NewsNew 2023 Nissan Pathfinder scores five-star ANCAP rating
Large SUV joins X-Trail and Qashqai siblings in gaining top marks in crash tests
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2023 BMW X1 obtains five-star ANCAP safety rating
ANCAP has rated the BMW’s entry-level SUV the full five-stars, though the pure-electric version remains untested
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News2023 LDV Mifa 9 EV people-mover receives five-star ANCAP safety rating
ANCAP has rated the Mifa 9 electric people-mover the full five-stars, but not the petrol-powered Mifa
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News2023 Isuzu D-Max, MU-X and Mazda BT-50 score minor safety updates, revised ANCAP rating
ANCAP has reassessed the related Isuzu D-Max, MU-X and Mazda BT-50 twins following changes to the driver's knee airbag and instrument panel design
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NewsTesla to remove ultrasonic sensors, despite camera-only tech lacking key features
Tesla's electric vehicles will soon be built without some promised features – but Tesla says a future update will resolve this
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AdviceTop 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
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NewsInnovative Australian-made road barrier passes 100km/h crash test
Tyres at the end of their run could find new life in new concrete barriers for Australian highways
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News2023 BYD Atto 3: Five-star ANCAP score confirmed for Australia
The BYD Atto 3 electric SUV is now rated five stars in Australia following a remedy for child restraint concerns
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NewsNSW auto body warns 50,000 workers urgently need training to safely service EVs
The cost of upskilling the auto workforce in NSW is estimated to be around $100 million
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News2023 Range Rovers receive five-star ANCAP safety rating
Land Rover’s flagship large SUV twins have obtained the full ANCAP safety score.
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NewsNew 2023 Nissan X-Trail SUV gains five-star safety rating
X-Trail performs well in latest round on ANCAP tests
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News2023 Toyota Corolla Cross: Everything you need to know
Toyota's hotly-anticipated Corolla Cross has landed in Australia priced from $33,000 before on-road costs
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NewsPothole peril: Caution urged as wild weather churns up Victoria's roads
Drivers urged to take extra care as La Nina takes its toll on state roads
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NewsANCAP and Euro NCAP set out safety vision for 2030
Both Australasia and Europe’s peak vehicle safety testing bodies have collaborated on future protocols
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News2023 Nissan Qashqai scores five-star safety rating
Gets second highest ever score in Safety Assist assessment
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NewsDual-cab ute family features explained
Are utes good family vehicles? We take a look at some of their family-friendly features, as well as how easy it is to install a child's car seat
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News2023 Volvo C40 Recharge gains five stars in ANCAP tests
Newest Volvo EV gets top marks for safety
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NewsConcerns raised over access to autonomous vehicle safety data as industry prepares for upcoming legal change
With the big Optus data breach fresh in our minds, how could data sharing from our cars happen in future, and what are the problems?
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AdviceDual-cab ute safety features explained
How do Australia's most popular utes compare when it comes to safety? We put it to the test
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NewsSafety concerns over crash responsibility take centre stage at autonomous vehicle summit
Autonomous vehicle safety has come back into the spotlight as local lawmakers prep plans to introduce a national legal framework
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News2022 Haval Jolion: 5-star ANCAP crash safety confirmed
Chinese challenger brand GWM Haval’s Jolion small SUV scores five-star rating in ANCAP safety testing
