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Commercial van safety put to the test for the first time.

17/12/2020

Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP SAFETY, has broadened its field of view to review the active safety performance of a range of commercial vans – a segment not previously put under the microscope. Read More >>
Stellar safety performance from Kia Sorento and Land Rover Defender.

10/12/2020

Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has today announced two new 5 star ANCAP safety ratings within the Large SUV segment. The Kia Sorento and Land Rover Defender have both achieved maximum safety ratings against the most stringent 2020 test standards. Read More >>
Comparison tests of top 10 sellers show advances in AEB systems.

19/11/2020

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. 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 >>
Ute segment safety enhanced with 5 stars for Mazda BT-50.

21/10/2020

Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has today announced a 5 star ANCAP safety rating for all variants of the Mazda BT-50 utility following assessment against the latest and most stringent 2020 test criteria. 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 >>
3 star safety carries through to Jeep Gladiator.

14/10/2020

Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP SAFETY, has today announced a 3 star safety rating for niche utility vehicle, the Jeep Gladiator, following testing of its partner model, the Jeep Wrangler, last year. 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 >>
Ford Puma arrives on local shores safety-equipped.

24/09/2020

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. Read More >>
Isuzu and Toyota show their customers safety is the priority.

16/09/2020

The first vehicle models to undergo independent ANCAP safety testing to expanded 2020 criteria have shown safety is of paramount importance regardless of market segment or vehicle use. 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 >>
Five star safety performance for new Nissan Juke.

5/05/2020

Australasia's leading independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, has today published a 5 star safety rating for the new Nissan Juke. The second-generation Juke arrives in Australia and New Zealand with robust scores in each of the four key areas of ANCAP safety assessment. Read More >>
VW T-Cross and the all-electric Audi e-tron enter local market with 5 stars.

22/04/2020

Australasia's leading independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, has today published 5 star ANCAP safety ratings for two new models – the Volkswagen T-Cross and Audi e-tron. 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 >>
New Mazda CX-30 achieves near-perfect score for its protection of adult occupants.

31/01/2020

Australasia's leading independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, has seen the Mazda CX-30 small SUV record a near-perfect score for Adult Occupant Protection with high scores also achieved across other key assessment areas. 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 >>
Upgrades to Australasian Jeep Wrangler increase its safety rating to 3 stars.

19/12/2019

Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, has commended Fiat Chrysler Australia for introducing safety upgrades to its Australasian-supplied Wrangler resulting in a safety rating upgrade from 1 star to 3 stars Read More >>
Tesla, MG and Audi round out the year with 5 star models while the Hyundai Venue manages 4 stars.

19/12/2019

Australasia's leading independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, has awarded 5 star safety ratings to the Tesla Model X, Audi A7, Audi Q8 and MG HS, with the Hyundai Venue scoring 4 stars. Read More >>
Five stars for BMW 1 Series. Four stars for Peugeot Partner.

4/12/2019

Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has released two new ratings with five stars awarded to the BMW 1 Series small car and four stars to the Peugeot Partner van. Read More >>
Mercedes-Benz's first all-electric vehicle, the EQC, offers 5 star safety along with Corolla sedan.

22/11/2019

Mercedes-Benz's first all-electric production vehicle, the EQC, has been awarded the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating from Australasia's independent vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP SAFETY. 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 >>
Audi A1 raises benchmark for collision avoidance in light car segment.

1/11/2019

Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, has awarded the Audi A1 a 5 star safety rating – the first light car to achieve the top rating against ANCAP's most stringent test criteria. 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 >>
People Mover segment gets a boost with Toyota Granvia awarded 5 stars.

14/10/2019

Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has awarded the new Toyota Granvia people mover a 5 star ANCAP safety rating – the first model in the segment to achieve 5 stars to the latest, most stringent protocols. The Audi Q3 also achieved top marks. Read More >>
SsangYong steps up, offering first 5 star model with Korando

9/10/2019

ANCAP SAFETY, Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, has announced its first 5 star rating for Korean brand, SsangYong, with the new Korando mid-size SUV meeting ANCAP's most stringent criteria. 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 >>
Safety specification strong with Mercedes-Benz and Peugeot's latest models, yet room for improvement with Citroen

4/09/2019

Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has released its latest round of safety ratings for a mix of new models. 5 star ANCAP safety ratings have been awarded to the Mercedes-Benz B-Class and CLA as well as the Peugeot 508. The Citroen C5 Aircross fell short at 4 stars. 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 >>
Tesla Model 3 achieves high scores in active and passive safety, along with Audi A6

30/07/2019

Tesla's newest release, the Model 3, has achieved strong results in the areas of occupant protection and active collision avoidance scoring a 5 star ANCAP safety rating. The Audi A6 sedan also performed well, achieving 5 stars. Read More >>
Toyota leads the market introducing key safety upgrades to high-selling model, Hilux.

23/07/2019

Australia highest selling vehicle model, the Toyota Hilux, has received the latest accolades from vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, following the introduction of a range of upgrades and a fresh round of independent tests to the most stringent 2019 criteria Read More >>
5 star safety for Mercedes-Benz GLE and G-Class

3/07/2019

Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has released 5 star ANCAP safety ratings for the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Mercedes-Benz G-Class. 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 >>
Safety prioritised with 5 stars for Toyota HiAce and Nissan Leaf EV, yet the opposite for Jeep Wrangler at 1 star.

28/05/2019

In a boost for the safety of tradespeople and commercial vehicle operators, the new Toyota HiAce van has achieved a 5 star safety rating from independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP. Read More >>
Mix of brands continuing to achieve high safety scores.

22/05/2019

The new Mazda 3, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Touareg, Lexus UX and Range Rover Evoque have all achieved maximum 5 star ANCAP safety ratings in the latest round of independent vehicle testing. 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 >>
Safety pedigree of the Subaru Forester continues with 5 stars.

15/03/2019

Australasia's independent authority on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has announced a 5 star safety rating for the current generation Subaru Forester. Read More >>
3 Stars for new Suzuki Jimny

24/01/2019

Australasia's independent authority on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has announced a 3 star safety rating for the all new Suzuki Jimny – falling shy of expected safety standards in three of the four areas of assessment. 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 >>
Split rating for Kia Cerato

14/01/2019

Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has completed its assessment of the Kia Cerato, awarding two separate ratings for the popular small car. Read More >>
Vehicle Choice Plays Important Role In Saving Lives On NSW Roads

11/01/2019

The consequences of road crashes were put on prominent display at the Sutton Forest service centre rest-stop on the Hume Highway, south of Sydney today with two crashed vehicles starkly conveying the difference between life and death. Read More >>
National focus on road safety will save lives

19/12/2018

Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has welcomed the Federal Opposition's commitment to prioritise vehicle safety to reduce road trauma. Read More >>
ANCAP top performers for 2018

14/12/2018

ANCAP, Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, has revealed its top performing vehicles for 2018 - the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, the Toyota Corolla and the Holden Acadia. Read More >>
Holden Acadia and BMW X5 score 5 stars

12/12/2018

Independent vehicle safety ratings for two Large SUVs have been released by vehicle safety authority, ANCAP. The new Holden Acadia and BMW X5 both score 5 star ANCAP safety ratings. Read More >>
Five stars continue as the safety benchmark across brands

5/12/2018

Independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has released its latest round of ratings, highlighting strong safety performance across a range of brands and vehicle types. Read More >>
New Road Vehicle Standards Act encourages regulatory focus on vehicle safety

28/11/2018

ANCAP, Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority today welcomed the passage of the Road Vehicle Standards Bill through Parliament. Read More >>
Put safety at the top of your new car shopping checklist.

16/11/2018

We often pick a new car based on how it looks or how much it costs, but a new safety campaign is urging all of us to think about how the vehicle we buy might fare in a crash. Read More >>
High safety scores for Mercedes A-Class, Mazda 6 and Lexus ES300h

24/10/2018

ANCAP, Australasia's independent authority on vehicle safety, has commended the safety specification and safety performance of the newly released Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mazda 6 and Lexus ES300h – all achieving 5 star ANCAP safety ratings. Read More >>
New car showrooms display vehicle wrecks – all in the name of safety

10/10/2018

An innovative initiative by Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has seen its consumer engagement activities extend into regional dealerships for the first time. Read More >>
Announcement of new Federal Office of Future Transport Technologies welcomed.

5/10/2018

ANCAP, Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority today welcomed the announcement made by Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack MP, to establish a federal Office of Future Transport Technologies. Read More >>
Report highlights more must be done to eliminate road trauma

12/09/2018

Australasia's independent authority on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has commended the report released today following the Inquiry into the National Road Safety Strategy – highlighting more must be done to eliminate road trauma. Read More >>
New generation Toyota Corolla makes a leap forward in safety

23/08/2018

Australasia's independent authority on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has awarded Australasia's top-selling passenger car a 5 star ANCAP safety rating following testing against the most stringent criteria. Read More >>
Mazda & Volvo the first to step up to increasing test standards.

18/07/2018

The latest independent safety assessments from vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, have demonstrated the ongoing commitment from vehicle brands to maintain 5 star standards against increasing criteria. Read More >>
A new campaign to get us thinking: 'Safer Vehicle Choices Save Lives'

2/07/2018

After many years seeing the number of lives lost on our roads decrease, concerningly, this trend has reversed and the number of Australians and New Zealanders dying on our roads is increasing. ANCAP research has shown the age and relative safety of a vehicle is a likely contributor. Read More >>
Standard inclusion of autonomous emergency braking increases ten-fold

13/06/2018

The latest market analysis by independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has revealed a ten-fold increase in the standard fitment of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) in just over two years. Read More >>
Updated Ford Mustang an improvement, but limited to 3 stars

6/06/2018

Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has today released a 3 star ANCAP safety rating for revised Ford Mustang models following a specification upgrade to improve its safety performance. Read More >>
Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia achieve highest occupant protection scores while Citroen C3 let down

21/05/2018

The latest independent safety assessments from vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, have revealed two top performers with the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio equalling the highest scores recorded to date in the area of Adult Occupant Protection. Read More >>
Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia achieve highest occupant protection scores while Citroen C3 let down

21/05/2018

The latest independent safety assessments from vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, have revealed two top performers with the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio equalling the highest scores recorded to date in the area of Adult Occupant Protection. Read More >>
Euro NCAP assessment inspector in Australia as part of world region alignment.

27/04/2018

Australasia's independent vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP, has hosted one of Euro NCAP's vehicle safety assessment inspectors as part of its reciprocal test data sharing and protocol alignment. Read More >>
Young driver incentives a welcome way to encourage safer vehicle choices

27/03/2018

Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, supports the call from the NRMA to address young driver safety through registration incentives. Read More >>
ANCAP welcomes the appointment of Michael McCormack as Deputy Prime Minister

26/02/2018

Independent vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP, today welcomed the appointment of the Hon. Michael McCormack MP as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. Read More >>
Mercedes X-Class the first Ute to offer autonomous emergency braking

26/02/2018

Competition in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment has been heightened with the Mercedes-Benz X-Class the first utility to enter the Australasian market with autonomous emergency braking (AEB). Read More >>
First imported Holden Commodore to land in Australia with 5 stars.

1/02/2018

Independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, today released its first safety rating for the year, awarding 5 stars to the Holden Commodore. The first imported Commodore model arrives onto the Australasian market with high safety scores. Read More >>
$1.6 million investment in Crashlab to promote safer vehicles

17/01/2018

Roads, Maritime and Freight Minister, Melinda Pavey, has announced increased funding for Crashlab to enhance local crash test capability to assist with independent testing of autonomous vehicle safety technologies. Read More >>