The Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) is urging the Australian Government to urgently strengthen vehicle safety regulations, warning that outdated standards are putting lives at risk. While Europe has embraced world-leading safety technologies, it says Australians are being left behind and are driving cars that would not be allowed on European roads.
A seemingly close to production camouflaged MG4 was recently spotted during on-road testing in Sydney.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles says robust structures and a high number of standard assistance systems fitted to the new ID.Buzz electric van and the Amarok ute has resulted in a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. The ID.
ANCAP and Euro NCAP have released their 2030 future view establishing a vehicle safety focus across the Australian, New Zealand and European new vehicle markets.
The new Renault Megane E-Tech electric has received a five-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). It scored 85% in adult occupant protection and 88% on child occupant protection thanks to its highly protective structure equipped with seven airbags.
