Maruti Suzuki, India Invicto MPV earns five-star Bharat NCAP rating On September 25, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India’s Invicto MPV strong-hybrid UV received the highest five-star safety rating in the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP). The Invicto scored 30.43 out of 32 for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 45.00 out of 49 for Child Occupant Protection (COP). The INVICTO’s standard safety equipment includes six airbags (dual front, s...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

BYD upgrades ATTO 3 assisted driving system, Euro NCAP to introduce new testing protocols from 2026 On September 24, BYD announced that its Intelligent Cruise Control system, the brand’s Level 2 Assisted Driving technology, has been upgraded to a ‘Good’ rating following a previous ‘Not Recommended’ grading by Euro NCAP in 2024. BYD has improved its ADAS issues with an over-the-air software update for the 2022 ATTO 3, which now earns a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

from a 69-kWh battery, delivering 272 hp and 343 Nm torque, and can accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 5.3 seconds. Its key features include an 11-kW charger, 8-year battery warranty, recycled interior materials, Google Built-in, Harman Kardon surround sound, digital and NFC keys, and a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. The car comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Google Assistant and Apple CarPlay, and advanced safety technologies such as safe ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

Green NCAP conducts Life Cycle Assessment of BMW, MINI, Citroën, Fiat, Hyundai, KIA, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Volvo and VW models On September 18, Green NCAP tested 12 popular cars under its new whole-life assessment rating, showing the wide differences in environmental impact. The new system looks at real-world use, including car weight, efficiency in warm and cold weather, and hidden emissions from tyres and brakes. Most importantly, it ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Tata Motors, India Altroz hatchback secures 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating On September 16, 2025, Tata Motors announced that its new Altroz hatchback achieved a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating across its gasoline, diesel, and CNG variants. The Altroz received 29.65/32 for adult occupant and 44.9/49 for child occupant protection—making it the only hatchback in India to secure a 5-star rating under the Bharat NCAP protocol for all powertrains, and th...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

tention for record-fast integration timelines and consistent, real-world reliability. Attendees pointed to the system's accurate detection of LED-based speed limit signs as a clear technological differentiator with immediate safety implications. The company also confirmed that it benchmarks against NCAP scenarios, ensuring measurable compliance with international safety standards. The company is also preparing to showcase further demonstrations a...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

Maruti Suzuki, India Victoris SUV achieves five-star Global NCAP rating On September 15, 2025, Maruti Suzuki Victoris SUV achieved a five-star rating for both adult and child occupant protection in Global NCAP’s latest safety tests. The Victoris achieved 33.72 out of 34 possible points for adult protection and 41 out of 49 for child occupant safety. The safety equipment on the model includes six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

TSI turbo engine (115 PS from 5,000 – 5,500 rpm, 178 Nm from 1,750 – 4,500 rpm) paired with a 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox. The chassis has been fine-tuned for Vietnamese conditions to ensure stable handling and comfortable acceleration. Safety is also a highlight, with a 5-star Global NCAP rating and segment-leading features. (From Skoda Vietnam homepage and press release dated September 11, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

n its segment to feature a multi-link independent rear suspension for improved ride comfort and handling. Safety is bolstered by a 78% high-strength steel body structure, six airbags, Level 2 ADAS with 18 functions, a 540° camera system, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating. Previously known as the OMODA 5, which sold over 13,000 units in Malaysia since 2023, the Chery O5 continues under its new name in...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

omes with new safety functions like traffic sign recognition (TSR), lane centering system [LCS], lane departure warning (LDW), lane keep assist (LKA), forward collision warning (FCW), autonomous emergency braking (AEB), and high beam assist [HBA]. All models in the new line-up carry a 5-star Bharat-NCAP safety rating and offer a lifetime high-voltage battery warranty for the first owner. Based on the Tata Motors press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

Euro NCAP highlights critical seat latch failure in MG 3 On September 10, Euro NCAP reported that the latest MG 3, from the now Chinese-owned brand, failed a critical safety test. In the frontal offset crash test, the engineers found that the driver’s seat latch failed, a problem never seen before in Euro NCAP testing. The seat twisted during the crash, putting extra force on the dummy’s right leg, which was rated ‘poor.’ Since Euro NCA...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

Kia K4 achieves 5 stars at Latin NCAP On September 5, Kia announced that the new K4 sedan and hatchback, produced in Mexico, achieved a five-star safety rating from Latin NCAP, the highest classification granted by the program. The K4 scored 91.87% for adult occupants, 90.38% for child occupants, 77.10% for pedestrian and vulnerable road user protection, and 84.30% for safety assistance. Its structure demonstrated strong performance in frontal an...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

Euro NCAP tests 16 new models, Togg and Firefly achieve five-star ratings On September 9, Euro NCAP announced that its experts had tested 16 new models, assessing aspects such as passive safety and the performance of the latest driver assistance systems. The two models from Togg, the electric family saloon T10F and the electric SUV T10X, achieved five-star ratings. The T10F scored 95% for Adult Occupant protection and the T10X scored 94%. Both mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

platform designed to streamline vehicle implementation and accelerate time-to-market. The globally available scalable platform includes production-ready sensors, a compute unit, and a suite of applications supporting hands-off driving, automated parking, driver and occupant monitoring, and built-in NCAP 5-star safety features. It supports a wide range of hardware configurations, from entry-level systems to centralized high-performance compute for...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

facility in Hungary. The factory in Szeged remains on track to be ready to start making cars by the end of 2025. BYD also announced the public debut of its second Super Hybrid model, the Seal 6 DM-i Touring. The Dolphin Surf has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by industry body Euro NCAP. BYD will also start installation of Flash Charging in Europe with 200-300 stations planned by Q2 2026. The Flash Charging revolution will be led...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

s-eye-view (BEV) architecture and fisheye camera processing improve detection, while camera–radar fusion reduces latency and increases safety in complex intersections. Safety-First Approach: designed to meet Automotive Safety Integrity Levels (ASIL) and functional safety standards, complying with NCAP, FMVSS127, and DCAS safety rules, Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF) and includes cybersecurity. Advanced context-aware driving: combin...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

Maruti Suzuki, India Victoris SUV earns 5-Star Bharat NCAP Rating On September 4, 2025, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris was awarded a 5-star rating by BHARAT NCAP, with 31.66 out of 32 points for Adult Occupant Protection and 43 out of 49 for Child Occupant Protection. The results cover variants such as the ZXI+ Strong Hybrid eCVT and ZXI+(O) 6AT, Its key safety features contributing to these results include six airbags as standard, Electronic Stabili...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

a starting price of ZAR 184,900 and going till ZAR 224,900. It is powered by a 1.2-litre Revotron three-cylinder engine delivering 63kW and 113 nm and is offered with both manual and automated transmissions. It offers a fuel consumption of 5.0 litres per 100km. The hatchback carries a 4-star Global NCAP safety rating (2020 test) and comes standard with dual airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability program, hill hold control, and a high-strengt...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

y), a key player in automotive perception software and sensing hardware, to advance next-generation in-cabin automotive technology. Anyverse is now the synthetic data partner for the In-Cabin Monitoring Division of Sony. As part of the collaboration, Sony integrates Anyverse’s physics-based, Euro NCAP-aligned synthetic datasets into its in-cabin and occupant monitoring development and validation workflows. These datasets are built using Sony’...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

Passenger Vehicles (TMPV), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, showcased four new models, Harrier, Curvv, Punch, and Tiago at a launch event held at The Galleria in Sandton, Johannesburg. All the all models are rated 4 or 5 stars by the globally recognized New Car Assessment Programs, including Global NCAP (GNCAP) and Bharat NCAP (BNCAP), India’s official safety rating system. TMPV is making its comeback in South Africa through a strong partners...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/20