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ANCAP Safety

ANCAP launches Choose Safety advertising campaign

ANCAP’s new advertising campaign is calling on all Australians to choose safety.Launching nationally this week, a series of campaign advertisements are being rolled out to remind Australians to stop, think about, and check the ANCAP safety rating of their car or that of a family member, loved one, or friend.“There are many in the community that are aware of ANCAP safety ratings – what they are, and where to look for them.

Smart re-emerges with five-star safety

ANCAP Safety has released five-star safety ratings for the new market arrivals Smart #1 and Smart #3. These are the first ANCAP safety ratings for the Smart brand in 16 years and are the first vehicles with a Smart badge to reach five stars.

New three-row SUVs get top safety ratings

The GWM Tank 500, recently introduced into Australia and New Zealand, has been awarded a five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) safety rating following a full suite of testing against ANCAP’s 2023-2025 protocols.