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Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP SAFETY, has revealed the results of its first side-by-side comparison of autonomous emergency braking technology across Australia's top 10 selling vehicle models. Effectiveness testing of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) technology was introduced as part of ANCAP's routine safety rating assessment process in January 2018, following the adoption of common test and rating protocols with European counterpart, Euro NCAP. To the end of 2019, sixty (60) new vehicle models had been assessed against the common criteria, with all offering some form of AEB as standard or an optional extra.

An Adelaide school's outstanding commitment to road safety education for nearly a decade has seen it recognised with the Bridgestone Excellence in Road Safety Education award as part of National Road Safety Week. Nazareth Catholic College in Flinders Park, Adelaide, was presented with the Bridgestone Excellence in Road Safety Education at acknowledging the school's emphasis on road safety education and adopting best practices in integrating the topic into the regular school curriculum.

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.

FRENCH car maker Peugeot is stepping into Australia's hotly-contested Light SUV class with the launch of its highly anticipated, all-new 2008 SUV, a small urban adventure vehicle designed to fit the modern landscape. Based on Peugeot's new and efficient Common Modular Platform (CMP), the all-new 2008 SUV debuts the latest-generation of Peugeot's renowned 3D i-Cockpit® complete with configurable head-up 3D instrument panel display, high definition colour touchscreen and compact multi-function steering wheel.

ANCAP welcomes Australian Government progress towards mandating emergency braking technology.

ANCAP welcomes Australian Government progress towards mandating emergency braking technology.

ANCAP welcomes Australian Government progress towards mandating emergency braking technology.

ANCAP welcomes Australian Government progress towards mandating emergency braking technology.

Press footage provided depicts an Amarok W580 pre-production prototype. The footage features existing Amarok alloy wheels. Final production-ready vehicles may differ slightly, and will feature new 'Clayton' alloy wheels, exclusive to the W580, as shown in the images.

Press footage provided depicts an Amarok W580 pre-production prototype. The footage features existing Amarok alloy wheels. Final production-ready vehicles may differ slightly, and will feature new 'Clayton' alloy wheels, exclusive to the W580, as shown in the images.

Press footage provided depicts an Amarok W580 pre-production prototype. The footage features existing Amarok alloy wheels. Final production-ready vehicles may differ slightly, and will feature new 'Clayton' alloy wheels, exclusive to the W580, as shown in the images.

Almost 15 years after it brought the very first LED warning beacon to the market, global lighting expert HELLA has launched the K-LED Rebelution, a powerful yet compact LED warning beacon with a revolutionary flat design. By dispensing with the conventional domed lens, the K-LED Rebelution measures just 60mm in height and 149mm in diameter, and boasts discreet, futuristic styling. The patented design features a 'light ring' around the circumference of the matt black casing from which the K-LED Rebelution emits a powerful and permanently visible 360° warning signal.

Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, has today published a 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the Ford Puma upon its arrival to local shores.

All variants of the Isuzu D-MAX (utility) have achieved the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating against the latest test and rating criteria – including the fitting of a new centre airbag.

Redefining the standards for safety, the All-New Isuzu D-MAX is the first vehicle to be tested in Australia against the new stringent 2020 ANCAP testing and rating criteria—achieving a maximum 5 star safety rating across the entire Isuzu D-MAX range.

Audi Australia welcomes the arrival of the pinnacle of its luxury sedan range, in the all-new fifth-generation Audi S8. This extraordinary sports limousine is the ultimate statement of power, cutting-edge technology and dynamic athleticism.

2020 Audi A5 Sportback and Coupe 45 TFSI quattro

2020 Audi A4 Sedan 35 TFSI and 45 TFSI quattro.

2020 Audi RS 7 Sportback B-roll