ANCAP Safety has released safety ratings for five vehicles, including new assessments for the all-electric Suzuki e VITARA and Audi Q3, alongside updated ratings for the Audi A3, Cupra Leon,…
Anby AlcomendasApril 9, 2026
Australia’s heavy vehicle regulator has launched a nationwide enforcement campaign to address driver fatigue, following nearly 5,000 fatigue-related breaches recorded in 2025. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) will roll out Operation…
Anby AlcomendasMarch 25, 2026
The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has downgraded the Proton X90’s safety rating from 5 stars to 1 star following the removal of several safety features. Foregoing…
Antonina JosonMarch 25, 2026
Vehicle safety bodies are encouraging carmakers to reintroduce physical buttons for key in-vehicle controls, citing concerns that touchscreen-heavy dashboards may increase driver distraction. The organisations say future safety assessments will reward vehicles that…
Anby AlcomendasMarch 18, 2026
Two of Perodua’s new models, the QV-E and Traz, secured 5-star safety ratings from the ASEAN NCAP in December 2025. THE QV-E Labelled as “Malaysia’s first homegrown electric vehicle (EV),” the QV-E is Perodua’s first EV. The car…
Antonina JosonMarch 11, 2026
Toyota has issued a recall on around 1,300 units of its Prius model in Singapore over a potential short-circuiting issue with the model’s rear door switches. FAULTY SWITCHES Toyota’s authorised dealer in…
Antonina JosonMarch 4, 2026
Malaysian-based manufacturer Proton recently secured a four-star safety rating from the ASEAN NCAP for its 2025 Saga sedan. BACKGROUND The Saga is part of Proton’s series of subcompact city cars…
Antonina JosonFebruary 25, 2026
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…
Anby AlcomendasFebruary 25, 2026
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…
Anby AlcomendasFebruary 25, 2026
