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NHVR warns of rising heavy vehicle defects ahead of winter peak

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging heavy vehicle and bus operators travelling through New South Wales' alpine regions to prioritise vehicle safety after recording a sharp increase in major defects during recent…

Anby AlcomendasJuly 16, 2026

News Safety

Four SUVs earn five-star ANCAP safety ratings

Four SUVs across the mainstream, electric and premium segments have received five-star safety ratings in ANCAP's latest round of vehicle assessments, delivering strong results for occupant protection and advanced driver…

Anby AlcomendasJuly 8, 2026

Electric Vehicles News Safety

Mobile DC chargers to be trialled for emergency response

A mobile DC fast charger designed for roadside assistance applications will be trialled from June. This testing will focus on demand, operational performance and suitability for emergency EV charging. The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) will…

Anby AlcomendasJune 17, 2026

News Safety

New Gen Commercial Vans Deliver Strong Safety Performance

Five commercial vans have received updated safety gradings in ANCAP's latest Commercial Van Safety Comparison, with the results showing continued improvements in active safety technology across the light commercial vehicle…

Anby AlcomendasJune 17, 2026

News Safety

Updated Heavy Vehicle National Law to launch in August

Australia’s amended Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) will officially commence on 1 August 2026, with the release of a new suite of statutory instruments designed to support the transition to a more…

Anby AlcomendasJune 10, 2026

News Safety

Electric utes and SUVs lead latest ANCAP safety results

The latest round of safety ratings from ANCAP Safety has delivered five-star results for several new electric vehicles, including the battery-electric Toyota Hilux, Subaru Trailseeker, and Subaru Uncharted. The June…

Anby AlcomendasJune 10, 2026

Education Safety

Biggest risks to commercial driver safety

With National Road Safety Week recently commemorated, it's always important to be reminded of the risks and preventive measures commercial drivers can take to reduce them on our roads. Every…

NRMA Driver Training ExpertsMay 13, 2026

Safety Southeast Asia

Singapore to remove live traffic video feed amid policy transition

Singapore will remove several of its live traffic video feeds and electronic road sign boards amid its transition to the Electronic Road Pricing 2 (ERP 2) policy. What is ERP? ERP is…

Antonina JosonMay 13, 2026

Electric Vehicles News Safety

Latest ANCAP results expand five-star safety lineup for EVs and hybrids

The latest safety assessments from ANCAP have added more electrified vehicles to the five-star category. New ratings issued for the BYD SEAL 6, MG4 EV Urban, and Tesla Model Y…

Anby AlcomendasMay 13, 2026

Car Market News Safety

NTRO urges tighter safety rules for imported large utes

The National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) is calling on the federal government to strengthen import standards for large utes entering the market. The push comes as sales of US-style pick-up trucks continue to climb,…

Anby AlcomendasMay 7, 2026

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