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Industry groups call for greater transparency on connected vehicle technology

Calls for stronger privacy protections and clearer information about connected vehicle technology have intensified following a reported cybersecurity demonstration involving a BYD Shark 6. The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA)…

Anby AlcomendasOctober 1, 2026

News Safety

BYD M9 earns five-star ANCAP safety rating

The seven-seat BYD M9 plug-in hybrid has received a five-star ANCAP safety rating, adding a new five-star option to the people mover segment. The M9 recorded balanced results across ANCAP’s…

Anby AlcomendasOctober 1, 2026

News Safety

BYD recalls more than 215,000 vehicles across China and Australia

Chinese automaker BYD recalled over 215,000 vehicles in China and Australia over brake pedal and spare wheel tray defects. Brake pedal defects in China BYD’s brake pedal recall covers 183,211 Qin and Tang series vehicles, specifically…

Antonina JosonOctober 1, 2026

News Safety

Road safety review calls for renewed focus

The mid-term review of the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 has revealed that Australia’s strategy needs stronger action, improved data and a broader focus on vehicle safety. The review also…

Anby AlcomendasSeptember 24, 2026

Safety Southeast Asia

Distracted driving named as major cause of road accidents in Malaysia

Road safety experts in Malaysia named distracted driving—specifically, watching entertainment content—as a major cause of road accidents in the country. Screens and smartphones Smartphones may be useful to drivers as…

Antonina JosonSeptember 24, 2026

News Safety

ANCAP releases safety alert for two EVs over missing airbags

ANCAP has released consumer alerts for two battery-electric vehicles after finding that some vehicles supplied to Australia and New Zealand do not include airbags that were advertised as standard equipment. …

Anby AlcomendasSeptember 3, 2026

News Safety

Rural Victorian drivers twice as likely to skip seatbelts

Rural drivers in Victoria were more than twice as likely to drive without wearing a seatbelt than motorists in major urban areas, according to new road safety data. The Transport…

Anby AlcomendasSeptember 3, 2026

Education Safety

Service body weight and GVM compliance for fleet utes

Every gram your service body weighs is a gram your team cannot carry in tools, parts, or materials. On a standard ute, this trade-off matters more than most fleet managers…

HIDriveAugust 26, 2026

Education Safety

What modern fleet safety looks like in practice

Driver fatigue and safety remain a major challenge for Australian fleet managers. Connected fleet technology is showing measurable results: Geotab’s Connected Fleets in Australia 2026 report found 65 per cent…

GeotabAugust 26, 2026

News Safety

Mazda 6e earns five-star ANCAP rating

Mazda’s first mainstream electric vehicle has secured a five-star ANCAP safety rating, with the 6e recording strong results for both adult and child occupant protection. The five-star rating applies to…

Anby AlcomendasAugust 26, 2026

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