RACV today revealed twelve of Victoria's Safest Cars, making it easier for consumers to focus on safety features when in the market for a new car. Half.
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Five-star rating for MG’s electric SUV makes it a better performer than regular ZS models
The MG ZS EV has received a maximum five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), which makes the full-electric version of the Chinese-built small SUV a better performer than the combustion-engined models built on the same platform.
An ANCAP spokesperson told carsales that the five-star rating for the electric model – which was launched late last year and is the cheapest electric car on the market – was based on separate testing conducted in Europe in 2019 and had only just been published in Australia.
ANCAP defends tough stance on safety
ANCAP defends tough stance on safety
January 29, 2021
Safety watchdog stands firm as car-makers question relevance of latest testing regime
Australia’s independent crash safety authority says it will not back down from its five-stars-or-bust rhetoric any time soon, despite increasing criticism from car-makers.
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) also believes the higher cost of new vehicles designed to qualify for a five-star rating should not be questioned because their inherent safety will save more lives.
In a wide-ranging interview with carsales, newly-appointed ANCAP chief Carla Hoorweg said the organisation would continue its current charter as a relevant and important consumer advocate in the face of car-makers threatening to decrease support.
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We all play a part in road safety
About 1,200 Australians die on our roads every year and 44,000 are seriously injured, costing the economy an estimated $30 billion.
The human cost – in deaths, serious injuries and lasting disabilities – is immeasurable.
You may have thought that if we all just avoided the ‘fatal five’ top risks when getting behind the wheel, a safe drive for all could be guaranteed. If we all just avoided speeding, not wearing seat belts, alcohol and drugs, distraction and fatigue then we could solve the problem of road trauma.
But humans are not perfect, and we will continue to make mistakes. That’s why it’s important to think about the big picture when it comes road safety, taking into account not just individual decisions, but the system as a whole.