Hyundai Motors India Venue and Venue N Line score 5-star rating at Bharat NCAP On March 30, 2026, Hyundai Motor India announced that its all-new Venue and Venue N Line received a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), with an Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) score of 31.147. Built on the Global K1 enhanced platform with 71% use of hot stamping, ultra-high strength, advanced high strength and high strength stee...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

w? A2. Especially in the area of road safety—the big focus is on delivering safety related traffic information to vehicles. In Europe in particular, regulators are looking at a defined set of eight categories of safety relevant information*, and these categories have now been integrated into Euro NCAP’s vehicle testing and rating procedures. With the launch of the 2026 Euro NCAP test program, we’re seeing the first strong push to ensure tha...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

30 km (WLTP) range. Charging supports 7 kW AC and up to 100 kW DC (10–80% in around 29 minutes), along with V2L capability. It features a rear multilink suspension and a 4.7-meter turning radius, with dimensions (LWH) of 4,003x 1,781x 1,557 mm and a 2,615 mm wheelbase. The model meets five-star C-NCAP and Euro NCAP standards, with over 30 active safety and driver assistance features as standard. (From firefly press release and Thonburi BlueSky ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

h CATL lithium-ion battery, delivering 407 hp (300 kW) and 500 Nm of torque to the rear wheels. The system supports up to 875 V and 396 kW charging, providing around 600 km of range in 15 minutes and a total NEDC range exceeding 860 km. The MG IM5 has received 5-star ratings from Euro NCAP and the China EV Fire Safety Index. Its battery passed the Needle Puncture Test, includes a rapid-cooling system (–15 °C in 30 s), and is ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

ld road conditions from ADAS cameras, to catch distraction that cabin-only systems may miss and recognize when the driver is already aware. The result is fewer false alerts, more precise interventions, and for higher levels of autonomy in eyes-off systems.  The platform is intended to support Euro NCAP 2026 scoring requirements, as well as the potential evolution of the Euro NCAP 2029 protocol. (Mobileye release on March 23, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

d 360-degree camera. Premium adds leather-style upholstery, ventilated and massaging front seats, 12-speaker Bose audio system and wireless charging. The 4.98-meter SUV offers three rows of seating. With the third row folded, boot capacity reaches 1,026 liters. The MG S9 PHEV holds a five-star Euro NCAP rating and includes up to 16 ADAS features. The model is already available to order from OTR prices of GBP 34,205 for the Comfort trim level and ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

CAERI launches ASEAN NCAP-IVASA system framework with ASEAN NCAP On March 12, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd. (CAERI) launched the ASEAN NCAP-IVASA (Intelligent Vehicle Advanced Safety Assessment) system framework with ASEAN NCAP. The system framework assesses new vehicles equipped with intelligent features in the ASEAN market by developing typical assessment scenarios in line with ASEAN’s traffic characteristics and c...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Green NCAP partners with CharIN, Germany to improve EV charging compatibility On March 12, Green NCAP signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) on improving electric vehicle (EV) charging compatibility and transparency. Under the agreement, Green NCAP plans to include CharIN’s conformance testing in its vehicle assessments. This will allow Green NCAP to further evaluate EVs on interoperability perfor...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

charge in around 26 minutes and a WLTP range of 446 km. Currently, only the Lux variant is available for the CKD model, featuring ventilated and powered front seats, a hands-free power tailgate, and MG’s ADAS 2.5 driver assistance system. The model has received five-star safety ratings from Euro NCAP and ASEAN NCAP, while final pricing and full specifications will be announced later.  (From MG Motor Malaysia social media updates and an articl...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Global NCAP rates Chery Tiggo 7 Pro two stars over safety concerns On February 18, Global NCAP released new #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results, awarding the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro two-star rating for adult occupant safety. The child occupant protection was rated three stars for the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. However, the Child Restraint System (CRS) could not be properly installed in all front rearward-facing position, and the passenger airbag cannot be t...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

rate indie’s CABIN EYE perception software, developed by emotion3D and acquired by indie, with EyeDentity, Mahindra’s camera-based DOMS hardware platform.​ Mahindra is adding DOMS functionality powered by CABIN EYE to these vehicles, exceeding current Indian regulatory requirements and Bharat-NCAP test protocols, with its software-defined vehicle platform enabling over-the-air updates for DOMS-related safety and comfort features from indie....

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

Global NCAP rates Toyota Corolla Cross two stars over missing side head protection On January 28, Global NCAP announced a two-star adult occupant protection rating for the Toyota Corolla Cross under its SaferCarsForAfrica campaign, citing the absence of standard side head protection for the South African market. The crash test report noted that while the bodyshell was rated as stable, the footwell area was unstable and unable to withstand additio...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/28

VinFast, India VF 6 and VF 7 EV’s achieve 5-star Bharat NCAP safety certification On January 21, 2026, VinFast announced that its VF 6 and VF 7 electric SUVs have been awarded 5-star safety certification by India's Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP). VF 6 recorded 27.13/32 points in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 44.41/49 points in Child Occupant Protection (COP), while VF 7 achieved 28.54/32 points in AOP and 45.25/49 point...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

m launch. Interior, the model features a panoramic sunroof, dual-colour ambient lighting, ventilated electric front seats, new 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system and Google-powered voice assistant powered by Google Automotive AI with Gemini built in. The updated Kushaq meets five-star Global NCAP safety standards and comes with over 25 safety features as standard. Higher variants offer more than 40 safety features. Based on Škoda press re...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

Euro NCAP rates safety ratings for four truck brands On January 20, Euro NCAP released safety rating for six trucks, including brands like Scania, Volvo, Ford, and IVECO. Euro NCAP tested the Scania L-series 6x2 refuse truck with a 270-kW electric powertrain, which achieved a five-star safety rating and received the CitySafe seal of approval. The truck offers optional driver assistance systems, includes autonomous emergency braking and meets Euro...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

ith an initial shipment of over 450 units from the Mundra and Pipavav ports. The company plans to export the model to more than 100 countries and regions, with key focus markets including Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.​ The Victoris has received 5-star safety ratings from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP and was showcased at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 before its export launch. Maruti Suzuki stated that in calendar year (CY) 2025,...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

AB Dynamics, UK launches new Euro NCAP 2026 software module On January 12, AB Dynamics announced the release of its new Special Groups module, designed to meet the latest Euro NCAP 2026 protocols. The Euro NCAP 2026 protocols significantly expand ADAS testing, with over 1,200 scenarios. To support this, the new module provides ready-to-use test scenarios, saving users considerable development time. It includes all standard and extended Euro NCAP ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

gth steel. The new Punch features two powertrain options: a 1.2L Turbocharged iTurbo Revotron engine and the first-in-segment twin-cylinder iCNG technology with AMT gearbox. Its pricing ranges from INR 559 thousand to INR 1.054 million across variants. The updated Punch has achieved a 5-Star Bharat NCAP safety rating. It comes with over 95 active and passive safety features, including six airbags with Pelvis-Thorax side airbags, an electronic sta...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

Kia Sportage receives 5-star safety rating from Latin NCAP On January 9, Kia Brazil announced that the new Sportage received a five-star safety rating from the Latin NCAP. The result reflects strong performance in adult and child occupant protection, structural integrity, and active safety systems. Kia stated that a redesigned version introduced in 2025 incorporated additional safety features required by the Latin NCAP, including rear seatbelt re...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

, global readiness with HERE’s ADAS map covering 60 countries and planned expansion to over 100 by 2026. The solution also supports over-the-air map updates to meet global safety standards, including the European Union’s Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) mandate and New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) requirements. (From a press release dated January 5, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07