Safety

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has revealed that faulty brakes were the most common safety problem found during a month-long inspection blitz targeting trucks in the waste and construction…

The brand-new Cupra Terramar has hit the roads in Australia and New Zealand with a top five-star safety rating from ANCAP, following strong performance in a wide range of crash…

The new Peugeot 3008 and its larger sibling, the Peugeot 5008, have each received a four-star ANCAP safety rating, following the latest round of assessments released for Australian models. The…

New research has revealed that one in five Australian drivers turn off safety features in their vehicles, including automatic emergency braking and lane assist systems. The findings show that while…

The new Kia Tasman ute has earned a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, making a strong first impression in a very competitive market.  The ute was put through tough crash…

More than 69,000 vehicles are being recalled in Australia due to a fault that can cause the instrument panel display screen to remain blank when the vehicle is started.  The…

New South Wales has reported a decline in speeding following the conclusion of a two-month trial of average speed cameras for light vehicles.  This is the first time that cars…

The all-electric Hyundai Inster has received a four-star safety rating from ANCAP. While it performed well in crash avoidance tests, weaker results in crash protection areas held back its rating.…

Two popular medium SUVs, the electric Polestar 4 and the new Subaru Forester, have received 5-star safety ratings from ANCAP, Australia and New Zealand’s trusted vehicle safety authority.   Polestar 4…

Australia’s auto industry now has a national guide to help repairers safely handle Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) during repairs.  The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) released the ADAS Industry…