Euro NCAP’s overhaul debuts more realistic, consumer-focused tests. ADAS systems will be rated on usefulness, annoyance, and real driving. EV door handles must stay powered after crashes to aid rescuers.
ANCAP has announced changes to its new 2026-2028 vehicle assessment criteria, with the safety authority breaking its assessment into pre-, during- and post-crash ‘stages of safety’. Every three years, ANCAP
Six-year class action over Toyota Bluetooth echo ends in settlement. Most owners will only receive an instructional video, not money. Plaintiffs awarded ~$6,800 each, while lawyers collect $3.15 million. We’ve

