Do New 4X4s Beep Too Much? Ancap Reckons So
Anyone who’s jumped from an older 4X4 into a brand-new ute or wagon will know the feeling. You’ve barely made it out of the driveway and the thing is already…
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ANCAP Rules Could Finally Fix Annoying 4WD Safety Tech
If you’ve driven a new 4X4 on dirt in the last few years, you already know the pain. Corrugations start, lane markings disappear, you move the wheel an inch… and…
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Five-star ANCAP result for new Mazda BT-50
The recently launched Mazda BT-50 has been awarded a five-star ANCAP rating after testing for pedestrian safety. As expected, the brand-new Mazda BT-50 has been awarded a five-star ANCAP (Australian…
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Autonomous Emergency Braking to become mandatory
A new Australian Government Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) aims to reduce road trauma through the mandatory fitment of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) to new vehicles from July 2022. According to…
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ANCAP gives Jeep Gladiator just three stars
ANCAP has scored the Jeep Gladiator 4X4 ute just three out of five for safety. The Jeep Gladiator 4X4 ute range has been given a three-star safety rating by ANCAP…
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New D-MAX gains 5-star ANCAP rating
Isuzu has just confirmed that after the rigorous ANCAP testing, the new 2021 D-MAX has nailed a 5-star rating With ANCAP upping their testing ratings and criteria, the new Isuzu…
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4X4 Safety: Do you think twice?
There’s two sides to every coin, and it seems safety and off-road ability are on opposite ends of the spectrum for some automotive brands. Everyone loves an old-school 40 Series…
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2017 Land Rover Discovery gets 5-star safety rating
The all-new 2017 Land Rover Discovery has been given a five-star safety record by ANCAP, before launching in Australia next week. The big seven-seater 4X4 rated 90% for Adult Occupant…
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Getabout celebrate 20 years of 4WD training and education
Respected Australia-wide training organisation, Getabout Training Services, is celebrating 20 years of being in business. Coming from humble beginnings, Getabout is a great example of a dedicated family business, growing…
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Great Wall Steed fails to impress ANCAP
The Great Wall Steed, a new incarnation of the budget-oriented ute from China, has ticked up a low crash safety score with ANCAP. It was the petrol 2X4 version that…
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