ions of the Russian Federation.  It has a Mitsubishi engine with a capacity of 258 hp and an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. It has a smart all-wheel drive with 12 driving modes. The proportion of high-strength steel in the structure reaches 97%, and the pickup is designed according to strict C-NCAP standards, where it received 5 stars. The first deliveries of pickups to dealerships are expected in early September. Based on OTING Russia press...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

Made in India Nissan Magnite upgraded to five-star safety in latest Global NCAP tests On July 24, Nissan’s Magnite earned a five-star rating for adult occupant safety and three stars for child protection in the latest Global NCAP crash tests. This marks a jump from the previous model, which had only two airbags and a two-star rating for both categories. The updated Magnite, launched in India and South Africa, now includes six airbags, electroni...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

portable charger. The deliveries are scheduled to begin on August 10, 2025. The M9 features Presidential Seats with 16-way adjustable headrests, eight massage settings, ventilation, and heating, all controlled through an intelligent armrest. It offers a 5-star safety rating, certified by both EURO NCAP and ANCAP, and features a body structure composed of high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel. Its safety features include seven airbags and L...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/21

direction, blinking, and signs of drowsiness, distraction, or impaired driving. It can assess whether the driver has overlooked critical objects or vulnerable road users and trigger timely alerts to help prevent accidents. The DMS-ADAS fusion supports compliance with safety regulations such as Euro NCAP 2026 standards. It can also enable dynamic vehicle behavior adjustments based on real-time driver attentiveness, such as increasing following dis...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

than twofold computing performance. Compared with its predecessor, the high-integration design of the Journey 6B more than doubles system performance and reduces system costs by over 25%, system power consumption by over 30%, and size by over 40%. In terms of safety, the Journey 6B meets the latest NCAP regulatory standards. Multiple cooperative projects on the Journey 6B are progressing steadily. For instance, a next-generation Bosch multi-func...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

Euro NCAP rates 9 new models, Highlights safety flaws in few models On July 9, Euro NCAP announced that it has revealed safety shortcomings in several family cars through its latest round of crash tests. In crash tests, a flaw was found in the curtain airbag of the TIGGO 7, which also affects the three-row TIGGO 8. The airbag failed to deploy properly, reducing protection for children in the rear seats. As a result, both models lost points in th...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Polestar 4 achieves five-star rating from Euro NCAP On July 9, Polestar announced that the Polestar 4 achieved a five-star rating from Euro NCAP, becoming the third vehicle in its lineup to do so after the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3. The Polestar 4 received an 86% overall score, with standout ratings of 92% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupants, 81% for vulnerable road users, and 79% for safety assist features. It also earned maxi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Toyota Innova Hycross secures 5-Star Bharat NCAP safety rating On June 30, the Toyota Innova Hycross secured a 5-star safety rating in both adult occupant protection (AOP) and child occupant protection (COP) categories in the latest Bharat NCAP crash test results. The tested models included the 8-seater VX8S SHEV and 7-seater ZX7S SHEV variants of the Innova Hycross, which falls under the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) category with three rows of se...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

3. Customers who place their orders now can expect delivery around August. In terms of performance, the ORA 03 boasts a driving range of up to 400 km (NEDC) on a full charge and can cover 100 km using 13.1 kWh. It also comes equipped with 15 ADAS features and holds a 5-star safety rating from EURO NCAP. Initially imported from Thailand, the ORA 03 is set to be assembled locally at the Inchcape Factory in Wanaherang, Bogor. Locally, it will compe...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

Tata Harrier.EV scores 5 stars in Bharat NCAP crash tests On June 24, Bharat NCAP announced that the Tata Harrier.EV achieved a full 5-star safety rating, scoring 32.00 out of 32 in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 44.00 out of 49.00 in Child Occupant Protection (COP). These scores apply to models produced starting from June 2025. The tested variant was the Tata Harrier. EV EMP 75 and EMP 75 AWD, classified as a 2-row SUV. The vehicle achieved...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

VW to possibly reduce safety features in Tera model for Argentine market On June 18, Latin NCAP published its latest crash test results, awarding the new Volkswagen Tera a five-star safety rating for the Latin American market. However, there are rumors regarding the version of the Tera set to be sold in Argentina. According to Latin NCAP, the Argentine version will not include Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) as standard across all trims, unlik...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

VW Tera wins 5 stars at Latin NCAP safety tests On June 18, Volkswagen Brazil announced that the new VW Tera, produced in Taubaté, received the highest five-star rating in Latin NCAP's latest and most rigorous safety protocol.  Built on the MQB platform and featuring ultra-high-strength steel in key structural areas, the Tera was entirely developed in Brazil and is equipped with a wide array of safety features across all versions. These include...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

nd 410 Nm of torque.  A large 110 kWh battery offers up to 420 km of range. Ultra-fast charging adds 100 km of range in 15 minutes. It offers up to 17 cubic meters of cargo space and can carry up to 1.4 tons. Both eJolly and eSuperJolly include ADAS Level 2+ and have earned a Gold rating from Euro NCAP for safety. Deliveries of the eSuperJolly will begin in the first quarter of 2026, with the eJolly following in the second quarter. Based on IVEC...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Green NCAP partners with CATARC to launch Sino-European Working Group for automotive carbon footprint alignment On June 12, Green NCAP formed a new Sino-European Working Group to align carbon footprint rules between China and Europe. The group includes Green NCAP, CATARC’s China Automotive Carbon Digital Technology Center, and other industry partners. The goal is to create shared rules for life cycle assessment (LCA) of vehicles. With a “sing...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

national market for its first EV model after Nepal. The launch event in Port of Spain was hosted by local distributor ANSA Motors, which also opened a new EV showroom at The City of Grand Bazaar to support the growing EV market. The e.MAS 7, available in Premium specification, offers a 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating, 160 kW/320 Nm output, 0–100 km/h acceleration in 7.1 seconds, and a 410 km WLTP range from its 60.22 kWh battery with advanced A...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Maruti Suzuki’s Dzire sedan gets 5-star Bharat NCAP rating On June 11, Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced a 5-star rating for the All-New Dzire in the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP). The All-New Dzire becomes India’s first sedan to receive this recognition. The other model tested under Bharat NCAP, the New Age Baleno, scored 4 stars. Both cars are built on Suzuki’s 5th-generation HEARTECT platform. Maruti Suzuki also ann...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

Euro NCAP rates 9 cars on assisted competence and safety backup On May 21, Euro NCAP announced ratings of 9 vehicles based on assistance competence and safety backup. The lineup includes Kia EV3, MAZDA CX-80, MG ZS, Porsche Macan, Renault 5, Tesla Model S, Toyota bZ4X, Volvo EX30, and XPENG G9. Kia EV3 (with 74%), Porsche Macan (with 85%), Renault 5 (with 73%), and Toyota bZ4X (with 83%) all earned a ‘Very Good’ rating in Euro NCAP’s Assist...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Euro NCAP partners with DFRS to increase Road Safety with real-time hazard data integration On May 28, Euro NCAP signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Data for Road Safety (DFRS) at the 16th ITS European Congress 2025 in Seville, Spain. The goal is to improve vehicle safety ratings by using real-time road hazard data. Under Euro NCAP’s 2026 safety protocol, vehicles will need to provide local hazard warnings and share related data. Th...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

Euro NCAP awards top safety ratings to 7 new models On May 21, Euro NCAP tested the latest models from Audi, Dacia, Ford, MG, Opel/ Vauxhall, Peugeot, Renault, Tesla, Voyah, and Volkswagen for crash protection, crash prevention, and post-crash safety. Seven models earned top 5-star ratings, i.e., Audi A5 PHEV, Audi Q5, Volkswagen Tayron, MG MGS5 EV, Tesla Model 3, Toyota C-HR PHEV, and Voyah Courage. The Kia EV3 also got 5 stars when fitted with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

Bharat NCAP extends safety ratings to new Tata Nexon EV variants On April 23, 2025, Bharat NCAP extended its safety rating to include Tata Motors' newly introduced 45 kWh battery variants of the Nexon EV, applicable to vehicles manufactured from March 2025 onwards. These variants, covering all available trims, have been awarded the same five-star safety rating as the earlier models. They scored 29.86 out of 32 for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24