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Euro NCAP introduces new autonomous pedestrian detection test

Euro NCAP is introducing a new test that will check how well vehicles autonomously detect and prevent collisions with pedestrians.

11 Nov

Strong Euro NCAP ratings for Hyundai Tucson, Mazda MX-5 and Vauxhall Viva

The Hyundai Tucson, Mazda MX-5 and Vauxhall Viva have all performed well in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety testing.

7 Oct

Skoda Superb earns five-star Euro NCAP rating

The Skoda Superb has joined the ranks of the latest top safety achievers thanks to robust crash protection and its autonomous emergency braking systems.

25 Jun

Study confirms effectiveness of low speed autonomous emergency braking

Euro NCAP and ANCAP have released a study that shows low speed AEB leads to a 38% reduction in real-world rear end crashes.

15 May

Euro NCAP reveals best in class tests from 2014

Euro NCAP has identified the models tested in 2014 that have achieved the highest scores in their respective class.

8 Jan

BMW earns Euro NCAP Advanced reward

BMW has achieved Euro NCAP Advanced for the Pedestrian Warning with City Brake Activation, an advanced technology designed to help avoid or mitigate accidents with pedestrians at low speeds.

11 Dec

Euro NCAP releases safety ratings for EVs and urban crossovers

The Jeep Renegade and the hybrid Audi A3 Sportback e-tron both achieved Euro NCAP's maximum five star rating but the Kia Soul and Soul EV fell short, scoring four stars each.

11 Dec

Latest Euro NCAP ratings revealed

Euro NCAP, the vehicle crash safety test body, has released latest scores for new models now on sale.

4 Sep

Fleet managers urged to opt for ‘five-star’ safety by Global NCAP

Global NCAP has published new guidelines for organisations operating vehicle fleets, recommending that they only buy ‘five-star’ cars.

6 May

Five-star NCAP rating for new Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai has achieved a five-star crash safety rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP tests.

27 Feb

'Best in class' safety accolade for new Qoros 3

The Qoros 3 has been confirmed by the Euro NCAP as the best performing small family car in its crash test programme of 2013.

9 Jan

Five vehicles miss out on top NCAP rating

Five out of 11 vehicles in the latest Euro NCAP crash tests miss out on top ratings.

27 Nov

Euro NCAP test autonomous braking systems

Euro NCAP has released the first results of its rear-end crash avoidance system tests against the new 2014 ratings procedure.

30 Oct

Kia Carens wins Euro NCAP five-star safety rating

The all-new Kia Carens compact MPV has been awarded a maximum five-star safety rating by Europe’s leading road safety organisation, Euro NCAP.

26 Sep

Seat Leon ST gets five-star Euro NCAP rating

The Seat Leon ST has been awarded a five-star safety rating by car safety assessment body Euro NCAP.

19 Sep

Euro NCAP announces best performing cars

Vehicle safety organisation reveals the sex best performing cars tested in 2012.

23 Jan

Mid-life safety crisis for new small cars

Euro NCAP tests highlight how progress in safety technology leave older cars behind, as Toyota Aygo, Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 score three stars in 2012. The cars scored four stars for occupant protection in 2005.

21 Dec

Euro NCAP tests the safety of vans

Euro NCAP has crash tested some of Europe’s best-selling business and family vans using protocols that are more true-to-life than the current legal tests for these van-based vehicles.

12 Dec

Hyundai i30 Tourer gains five NCAP stars

The Hyundai i30 Tourer has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by independent vehicle assessment organisation, Euro NCAP, giving it the same safety rating as the five-door hatchback.

19 Oct

Thatcham becomes the Autonomous Emergency Braking centre of excellence

UK insurance research centre devises new standards for test procedures and equipment as car manufacturers introduce Autonomous Emergency Braking(AEB) systems.

4 Oct