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Deepal S07 Sets a New Benchmark with 5-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating
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ArticleFebruary 17, 2026

Deepal S07 Sets a New Benchmark with 5-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating

Johannesburg, South Africa – In today’s automotive landscape, where safety standards are under ever-increasing scrutiny, the Deepal S07 has emerged as a standout, earning a 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating in its 2024 reassessment. For Changan, safety is not an afterthought—it is a fundamental design principle that builds trust, a legacy the company has been […]

Africa Faces Critical Gap in Vehicle Safety Standards
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ArticleFebruary 16, 2026

Africa Faces Critical Gap in Vehicle Safety Standards

Millions of lives are at risk every year due to a stark disparity in vehicle safety standards across the globe. While the European Union enforces strict regulations through Euro NCAP testing, ensuring vehicles meet rigorous safety benchmarks, African markets often operate under far more lenient requirements. The consequences of this divide are profound. Real-world testing […]

iCAUR V23 Earns Five-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating, Setting a New Benchmark for Electric SUV Safety
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ArticleFebruary 3, 2026

iCAUR V23 Earns Five-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating, Setting a New Benchmark for Electric SUV Safety

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 […]

MG UK Boosts Customer Support with Uncapped Courtesy Cars
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ArticleFebruary 2, 2026

MG UK Boosts Customer Support with Uncapped Courtesy Cars

MG Motor UK is sharpening its focus on what happens after the sale, rolling out a significantly enhanced customer support offering designed to remove friction, reduce downtime and add reassurance to everyday ownership. At the centre of this move is an expanded MG Assistance package that now guarantees customers access to a like-for-like MG courtesy […]

Toyota Corolla Cross Safety Ratings Spark Concern in South Africa
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ArticleJanuary 28, 2026

Toyota Corolla Cross Safety Ratings Spark Concern in South Africa

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 […]

Smart #5 Earns Euro NCAP “Best in Class” for Safest Large SUV of 2025
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ArticleJanuary 20, 2026

Smart #5 Earns Euro NCAP “Best in Class” for Safest Large SUV of 2025

January 20, 2026, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany. The all-electric smart #51 has been awarded the Euro NCAP2 “Best in Class” Award for Safest Large SUV of 2025. smart’s newest model earned a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating in September with the top overall score among all large SUVs tested in 2025.In Euro NCAP’s busiest-ever year for testing, the smart #5 […]

Hyundai Grand i10 Fully Compliant with South African Safety Standards, Confirms Hyundai SA
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ArticleJanuary 20, 2026

Hyundai Grand i10 Fully Compliant with South African Safety Standards, Confirms Hyundai SA

Johannesburg, 20 January 2026 – Hyundai Automotive South Africa has responded to recent media coverage following The Automobile Association of South Africa’s (AA) statement regarding the Hyundai Grand i10’s zero-star adult occupant safety rating under the Global New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP). Hyundai SA emphasizes that the Grand i10 fully complies with all South African […]

MINI Cooper Electric Crowned Safest City Car at Euro NCAP 2025
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ArticleJanuary 15, 2026

MINI Cooper Electric Crowned Safest City Car at Euro NCAP 2025

The fully electric MINI Cooper continues to set benchmarks in safety and innovation, earning the prestigious “Best in Class for Safest City & Supermini of the Year 2025” at the Euro NCAP awards. This recognition follows the model’s 5-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash tests earlier this year, cementing MINI’s reputation for uncompromising safety […]

Polestar 3 Named Safest Executive Car of 2025 by Euro NCAP
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ArticleJanuary 14, 2026

Polestar 3 Named Safest Executive Car of 2025 by Euro NCAP

Polestar 3 wins Euro NCAP’s Best in Class award for safest Executive Car of 2025, setting new standards in occupant and child safety.

BYD SEAL 6 DM-i Saloon and Touring Score Five-Star Euro NCAP Rating
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ArticleDecember 3, 2025

BYD SEAL 6 DM-i Saloon and Touring Score Five-Star Euro NCAP Rating

The latest Euro NCAP results have delivered a major accolade for BYD, awarding the SEAL 6 DM-i saloon and its estate counterpart, the SEAL 6 DM-i TOURING, a maximum five-star safety rating. It’s a milestone that reinforces the brand’s growing influence in Europe and strengthens the appeal of BYD’s Super Hybrid technology for family buyers […]

Volvo EX90 Earns Five-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating, Reinforcing Its Leadership in Automotive Protection
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ArticleNovember 20, 2025

Volvo EX90 Earns Five-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating, Reinforcing Its Leadership in Automotive Protection

Volvo Cars has once again demonstrated its commitment to safety, with the fully electric Volvo EX90 SUV achieving the maximum five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP safety assessments. This recognition places the EX90 among the highest-performing vehicles in Europe this year, further cementing Volvo’s reputation as a pioneer in automotive safety. Euro NCAP, Europe’s […]

Kia EV5 Earns Five-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating, Setting New Benchmark for Electric SUVs
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ArticleNovember 19, 2025

Kia EV5 Earns Five-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating, Setting New Benchmark for Electric SUVs

Kia has once again raised the bar for electric vehicle safety with the EV5, its fully electric SUV, achieving the coveted five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP tests. The accolade underscores the EV5’s comprehensive safety credentials, combining advanced technologies with a robust platform to protect occupants, vulnerable road users, and drivers alike. The EV5 […]