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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

Safety Southeast Asia

DongFeng Forthing Friday awarded 5-star safety rating by ASEAN NCAP

DongFeng’s new vehicle, the Forthing Friday, was awarded a 5-star safety rating for two of its variants by the ASEAN NCAP. Score breakdown The ASEAN NCAP evaluated DongFeng’s new SUV, the Forthing Friday. The Forthing Friday has two variants,…

Antonina JosonApril 30, 2026

News Safety

NZ to extend WoF intervals to cut costs for drivers

The New Zealand Government will ease vehicle inspection requirements, extending Warrant of Fitness (WoF) and Certificate of Fitness A (CoF A) intervals as part of a broader push to reduce costs…

Anby AlcomendasApril 23, 2026

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