The Kia Tasman has achieved a maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating following testing under the 2023–2025 protocols, marking a significant milestone as the brand’s first Ute in the Australian and New Zealand markets.
ANCAP has awarded five-star safety ratings to four models from European brands – the Polestar 3, Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen Multivan, and Audi A5.
ANCAP has examined some of Australia’s top-selling light trucks as part of a new initiative to boost safety standards and assist business operators and private consumers make informed purchasing decisions.While light trucks are increasing in popularity, safety experts believe advancements in safety features and technologies in the light truck segment haven’t kept pace with other vehicle classes.
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.
ANCAP Safety has announced safety ratings for eight new vehicle models, with three marques debuting locally.
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.
ANCAP Safety has released safety ratings for the Honda CR-V and ZR-V and selected Civic variants. It is drawing attention to specification differences that can impact the safety of Australian road users.
ANCAP Safety has initiated a new testing program to examine the real-world driver experience and usability of lane support systems.
ANCAP Safety applauds the Australian Government’s commitment to improving the collection and sharing of nationally consistent road crash data.
As Australia marks National Road Safety Week, the Australian Government has shown leadership in further prioritising the safety of its employees by implementing an enhancement to its Commonwealth Fleet Vehicle Selection Policy.
