ANCAP’s 2026 protocols introduce the Stages of Safety, expanding testing across safe driving, crash avoidance, crash protection, and post-crash response. New rules reward smoother driver-assist tech, tougher EV safety standards, real-world on-road testing, improved eCall performance, and stronger consumer-focused outcomes.
Three New Safety Darlings: ANCAP Crowns Omoda 9, LDV Terron 9, and Audi Q5 Well, well, well—look who’s wearing five stars and not just for show. ANCAP’s latest crash test results have handed top-tier safety ratings to three very different rides: the plug-in hybrid Omoda 9, the diesel-powered LDV Terron 9 ute, and the third-gen Audi Q5. That’s a [...]
Volvo Cars is back doing what it does best—pushing the safety envelope. This time, it’s reinventing the seatbelt. Again. Enter the world-first multi-adaptive safety belt, set to debut in the upcoming fully electric Volvo EX60 in 2026. It’s not just smarter—it’s intuitive, responsive, and tailored to the unique shape, size, and seating position of every individual in the car. [...]
Australia is facing a deadly road safety crisis, with older vehicles linked to 36% of fatal crashes. The Australian Automobile Association is calling for urgent federal action—safer cars, smarter funding, and a national safety data hub—to help achieve Vision Zero by 2050. It’s time to put road trauma in the rearview mirror.
