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A fresh wave of concern has been triggered in South Africa’s entry-level vehicle market after the current-generation Toyota Starlet received a devastating Zero Star rating for adult occupant protection in the latest cras

CHERY UK has strengthened its position as a forward-looking force in the automotive sector following its prominent role at the CHERY International Business Summit 2026, held alongside Auto China 2026 in Wuhu, China. The

The iCAUR V23 has firmly established itself as a class leader in safety, earning a coveted five-star rating from ASEAN NCAP. With exceptional performance across frontal, side, and rollover crash tests, this electric SUV demonstrates how advanced engineering and intelligent safety systems can provide drivers and passengers with unparalleled peace of mind. At the heart […]

The Automobile Association (AA) has raised serious concerns following the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign crash test results from Global NCAP, which revealed that the Toyota Corolla Cross received a two-star rating for adult occupant protection. While the vehicle achieved three stars for child safety, the assessment highlighted significant safety shortcomings for adults in the version sold […]

The refreshed XC90 secures top marks for crash protection and safety technology, reaffirming Volvo’s longstanding leadership in vehicle safety. Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) is pleased to announce that the refreshed Volvo XC90, launched locally in October this year, has been awarded the 2025 Top Safety Pick+ designation by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This […]

Chery has made history in South Africa by successfully conducting Africa’s first real-world dual-vehicle collision test. On 20 August, two Tiggo 9 SUVs collided in a controlled 50% offset head-on crash while travelling at 50 km/h. The demonstration was designed to prove that the Tiggo 9 delivers world-class protection in one of the most dangerous […]

The Chery Tiggo 9 has demonstrated exceptional safety performance in a recent Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) crash test, further solidifying its position as a premium SUV engineered with occupant protection in mind. This outstanding result underscores Chery’s commitment to safety innovation and structural integrity, ensuring peace of mind for drivers and passengers […]

Chery has left no doubt about its global aspirations with a top-notch performance in the Euro NCAP safety tests. In the most recent report from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), the new  OMODA C5 met the highest active and passive safety standards during its destructive crash tests. It received a full five-star rating, the highest awarded by Euro NCAP. This is the first time

The European Euro NCAP consortium has awarded the new Audi Q7 with the top grade of five stars for safety. The results for adult protection in frontal and side impact collisions, pedestrian protection and child safety put the current Audi Q7 among the safest cars in its category.

Midyear model achieves ‘Good’ rating in small overlap front crash test DETROIT – The midyear 2015 Chevrolet Sonic has been named a 2015 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. “Customer safety is of utmost importance to Chevrolet, across all segments” said Jeff Boyer, vice president, General Motors Global Vehicle Safety. “The … Continue reading Chevrolet Sonic Named 2015 Top Safety Pick by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety