Safety

Australia’s road toll has risen for the 32nd consecutive month, with 1,313 people killed in the 12 months to 31 January 2026. This represents a 0.7 per cent increase from…

Two newly launched electrified SUVs have received five-star safety ratings from ANCAP Safety. The Denza B8 and Hyundai Elexio were assessed under ANCAP’s 2023–2025 criteria.  Both SUVs come standard with comprehensive active safety suites aimed…

Last 12 February, BMW issued a global recall of 575,000 vehicles for fire risk issues with these models’ start motors.  STARTER MOTOR RISK  The German automaker issued its latest global…

The latest round of ANCAP safety ratings highlight the consistently high level of protection now being delivered across the Australian and New Zealand new vehicle market.  ANCAP Safety awarded five-star ratings to several…

China is set to become the first country to issue a ban on retractable or “hidden” door handles on vehicles.  SAFETY RISKS  From 1 January 2027, cars in China must be fitted with door handles that can…

The Albanese Government and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) have opened Round 11 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI), offering $4.4 million in grants to support innovative, industry-led…

Australia’s national road toll has increased for a fifth consecutive year, marking the longest run of rising road deaths since the early 1950s, according to new data released by the…