There’s not an Australian out there who doesn’t know how tough it can be to avoid kangaroos when travelling. Fear not. Volvo has announced plans to develop technology that will help detect and avoid collisions with our bouncing friends. According to the NRMA, every year motorists collide with around 20,000 […]
Safety
2015 Mercedes C-Class fails moose test, slides off course (video)
The latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is currently the best-selling premium vehicle in the class in Australia, however, there is something you should know; it’s a potentially dangerous vehicle. Swedish publication Teknikens Varld has put the new C-Class to the test in one of its infamous “moose tests”, which involves suddenly swerving […]
Are fake wheels safe? Holden & Mercedes team up to find out
Holden and Mercedes-Benz Australia recently teamed up to test fake (non-genuine) alloy wheels against the factory counterparts, showing disturbing results. The two companies used Holden’s Lang Lang Proving Ground for the testing, with a Holden test driver behind the wheel. A Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake was used. The […]
Toyota Fortuner, Ford Everest, Volvo XC90 receive 5-star ANCAP rating
ANCAP has released the results of its latest round of crash testing, which included a number of new-model vehicles such as the new Volvo XC90, Toyota Fortuner, and Ford Everest seven-seat SUVs. All three aforementioned SUVs, along with the updated Toyota LandCruiser, Lexus IS (including new IS 200t), the new […]
Mazda2, Mazda CX-3 awarded 5-star by ANCAP, Audi TT only 4 stars
In the latest round of ANCAP crash testing, the new Mazda2 and CX-3 have been awarded a full five-star rating, while the latest Audi TT fell short and received four stars. The new Mazda CX-3 was under some criticism recently for receiving only a four-star European NCAP rating. Now the […]
2016 Mitsubishi Triton receives ANCAP five-star safety rating
The 2016 Mitsubishi Triton has been crash tested by the team at ANCAP and it has returned with positive results. It receives a maximum five-star safety rating. Compared with the outgoing model, which only scored four stars, the new model comes with a comprehensive list of standard safety features which […]
Aston Martin DB9 & Vantage exempt from NHTSA crash test
Aston Martin has been given a temporary exemption from a new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulation, allowing the DB9 and Vantage to continue to be sold in the US market. Even though the two high-end sports cars have not passed new side-impact crash tests, the NHTSA will allow […]
Keyless entry systems an increasing threat to hacking and theft
Keyless entry technology used in countless new cars has come under fire recently following a large spike in hacking and re-programming key-fob-related break-ins and thefts. The problem has reached a boiling point in the UK, with much higher premiums being charged and some insurers declining to insure new model Range Rovers […]