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ANCAP welcomes mandatory autonomous emergency braking (AEB) technology from 2023

11/11/2021

Australasia's independent vehicle safety consumer advocate, ANCAP SAFETY, has today welcomed the announcement by the Australian Government to introduce an Australian Design Rule (ADR) mandating the fitment of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) in light vehicles. The new Australian Design Rule specifies the regulatory requirement for AEB systems to be fitted on newly-introduced vehicle models from March 2023, and all models on sale in Australia from March 2025 – slightly behind the European regulatory introduction timeframe of July 2022 and July 2024. Read More >>
New TV campaign shows how today's vehicle safety technologies can turn a negative into a positive.

8/11/2020

Australasia's independent vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP SAFETY, has today launched a national community awareness campaign demonstrating how the presence of two key vehicle safety technologies – autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and lane support systems (LSS) – can help turn a potentially negative outcome into a positive one. Read More >>
ANCAP welcomes Australian Government progress towards mandating emergency braking technology.

16/10/2020

Australasia's independent vehicle safety consumer advocate, ANCAP SAFETY, has today welcomed the release of the Australian Government's Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) to reduce trauma caused by light vehicles through the fitment of autonomous emergency braking. Read More >>
ANCAP announces Carla Hoorweg as new Chief Executive.

25/09/2020

Australasia's independent and trusted voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP SAFETY, has today announced the appointment of Ms Carla Hoorweg as its new Chief Executive Officer. Read More >>
ANCAP RESCUE app launched to protect first responders and save lives

18/06/2020

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack today joined with Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, to launch a new national app to help protect frontline emergency services personnel and provide faster post-crash care to vehicle occupants at the scene of a crash. Read More >>
ANCAP welcomes new Chair.

2/04/2020

ANCAP SAFETY, Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, has announced the appointment of Mr Andy Cornish as its new Chair. Mr Cornish, who has been an Independent Director since 2017, takes up the role of Chair from today after Ms Wendy Machin recently signalled her intention to retire from the Board. Read More >>
Next vehicle safety awareness campaign calls for public input through submission of dashcam footage.

16/03/2020

Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, is launching into the development of its next national community awareness campaign – calling for members of the public to contribute to its creative content through the submission of dashcam footage. Read More >>
ANCAP Chief Executive announces departure

4/03/2020

ANCAP SAFETY, Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, has today announced the departure of its Chief Executive, James Goodwin, following his appointment as Chief Executive of the Australian Airports Association. Read More >>
Carshare offers alternative to 'grey' fleet vehicle use.

2/03/2020

Car sharing service, GoGet, has joined with independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, to remind employers and employees to make safer choices when using a vehicle for work. Read More >>
ANCAP media assets move to Autodeadline.

7/01/2020

Following the cessation of automotive news platform, AutoNews, at the end of 2019, ANCAP has migrated its media assets across to Autodeadline. Read More >>
Public given opportunity to experience autonomous emergency braking.

18/11/2019

Australasia's independent vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP SAFETY, has provided consumers with the ability to experience active collision avoidance technology, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), first-hand. Read More >>
Standard fitment of auto braking technology rising rapidly.

22/10/2019

Australasia's independent authority on vehicle safety, ANCAP SAFETY, has released strong new figures on the market availability and shows consumer uptake of collision avoidance technology, autonomous emergency braking. Read More >>
Uber Australia the first ride-share to implement 5 star ANCAP vehicle safety requirement

1/10/2019

Independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has praised the move by ride-share platform Uber for its introduction of a 5 star vehicle use policy for its Australian driver partners. Read More >>
Young Queensland drivers reminded not to be "dummies" when buying their first car

30/08/2019

ANCAP Safety, Australasia's independent vehicle safety consumer advocate joined Queensland Minister for Transport & Main Roads, Mark Bailey, to encourage Queensland's young drivers and their parents to research and make safer vehicle choices when buying a first car. Read More >>
Incorrect safety claims made about ACE electric vehicles

20/08/2019

ANCAP, Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority has today expressed concerns regarding incorrect safety claims made by electric vehicle importer, ACE Electric Vehicles Group, in relation to three potential new models entering the Australian vehicle fleet. Read More >>
Safety connection highlighted through CAMS & ANCAP partnership

25/06/2019

The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) and independent vehicle safety authority ANCAP SAFETY are pleased to confirm a new partnership in 2019. Read More >>
Canberrans urged to make safer vehicle choices.

3/06/2019

The consequences of road crashes were put on display today in an effort to encourage Canberrans to make safer vehicle choices. Two crashed vehicles - which starkly convey the difference between life and death Read More >>
Smashed car becomes a key attraction in South Australian new car showroom

16/04/2019

South Australian new car dealership, CMI Toyota, is the latest to take delivery of a crashed car for display within its prominent West Terrace showroom. Read More >>
Federal Government's road safety boost welcomed.

29/03/2019

Australasia's independent authority on vehicle safety, ANCAP, supports the Federal Government's announcement ahead of next week's Federal Budget to provide a $2.2 billion injection to improve road safety in Australia. Read More >>
ANCAP supports call to stay focused on road toll reduction

17/01/2019

Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, supports the Acting Prime Minister's call to not become complacent following a reduction in the 2018 national road toll. Read More >>

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Australasia's independent vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP SAFETY, has today launched a national community awareness campaign demonstrating how the presence of two key vehicle safety technologies – autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and lane support systems (LSS) – can help turn a potentially negative outcome into a positive one.

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