s marks the beginning of a new chapter for high-end hybrid mobility in Kazakhstan. It is built on the CMA Evo architecture and EM-P super hybrid system. It has a maximum WLTC combined range of 1100 km and a pure electric range of 200 km. The Lynk & Co 08 received a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP.  Based on social media updates of Geely International...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

ARAI establishes full euro NCAP sled testing suite in India On May 16, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced the successful completion of its first Far-Side Sled Test in accordance with the Euro NCAP 2026 protocol. With this milestone, ARAI has established full capability across the complete suite of Euro NCAP sled tests, covering Knee Mapping, VTC, Whiplash, and Far-Side evaluations.  Euro NCAP sled tests replicate real-...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/18

by a 1.2-litre Revotron iCNG engine producing 73.5 PS and 103 Nm in CNG mode. Its key features include a twin-cylinder iCNG setup that maintains a 210-litre boot space in CNG mode, direct start in CNG mode (first-in-segment), a single ECU for gasoline -CNG transition, 6 airbags, ESP, 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, and a 26.03 cm HARMAN twin digital screen setup. Based on the Tata Motors press release ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

Global NCAP gives zero-star adult safety rating to Toyota Starlet On May 13, Global NCAP announced that the outgoing version of the Toyota Starlet received a zero-star rating, while the child occupant protection was rated at three stars. The vehicle was tested as part of the #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign. The Starlet, manufactured in India, comes equipped with driver and passenger frontal airbags and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) as standard,...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

IVEX, Belgium, delivers new software to support Euro NCAP’s 2026-2028 safety testing On May 6, IVEX announced a new software that will integrate Euro NCAP’s 2026 Protocols into IVEX’s NCAP Evaluator. Euro NCAP recently demonstrated its 2026 testing protocols and is preparing for official vehicle evaluations across all safety stages: Safe Driving, which includes a new On-road Driving evaluation, Crash Avoidance, Crash Protection, and Post Cr...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

four newly integrated advanced safety tests that include:   •    Pedestrian automatic emergency braking •    Lane keeping assistance •    Blind spot warning•    Blind spot intervention These pass/fail tests, which have recently been added to NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), ensure consumers have the safety information to assess the benefits of new technologies and encourage other OEMs to address. (NHTSA release on ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/09

(MTPA), the facility will produce high-quality cold-rolled base steel for Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), Galvannealed (GA), Galvanised (GI), and Press Hardened Steel (PHS) applications, with strength levels of up to 1,180 MPa The unit is designed to support vehicle lightweighting, meet Bharat NCAP safety norms, and enable import substitution in automotive steel. The PLTCM will support the domestic production of first-of-its-kind and patente...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/01

l intelligence hub supports crowd-sourced mapping, teleoperated remote operations, and map-based parking. Other highlights include the VisioBlade wipers system designed for curved-screen windshields, 42-inch ultra-wide display and a Driver Monitoring System (DMS) developed to comply with GSR II and NCAP 2026 standards. (From a press release dated April 29, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

.6-inch central display, 8.8-inch digital cluster and Leap OS 4.0 Plus connectivity. Regarding safety, the B05 is built on a high-strength structure with 34,500 Nm/deg torsional rigidity and includes seven airbags and 21 ADAS functions supported by 14 sensors and cameras, targeting a five-star Euro NCAP rating. The vehicle is available to order with prices starting from EUR 26,900. (Stellantis on April 23, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

Euro NCAP awards five trucks as 5-star safety rating in latest tests On April 22, Euro NCAP tested seven new trucks in the Regional Distribution category. Five trucks received the highest 5-star safety rating, and all were rated CitySafe. These trucks are medium-sized rigid vehicles, usually up to 18 tonnes with two axles. They are commonly used with box or curtain-sided bodies and offer better visibility than larger trucks. The trucks were teste...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

Renault Duster scores 5 Stars in Bharat NCAP in India On April 20, BNCAP announced that the Renault Duster SUV has received a 5-star rating under Bharat NCAP (AIS-197), tested in March 2026 and published on April 20, 2026. The India-manufactured SUV scored 30.49 out of 32 in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 45.00 out of 49 in Child Occupant Protection (COP). In the adult protection tests, the Duster scored 14.49 out of 16 in the frontal offset...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/21

Green NCAP provides ratings for Renault 4 E-Tech, 5 E-Tech, Dacia Bigster, Sandero, Cadillac Optiq, and Citroen C3 On April 9, Green NCAP released environmental ratings for Renault 4 E-Tech, Renault 5 E-Tech, Dacia Bigster, Cadillac Optiq, Citroen C3, and Dacia Sandero. These results add to the safety ratings recently given by Euro NCAP and focus on each car’s environmental impact, energy efficiency, and running costs. The newly revived Renault...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/10

kswagen" voice assistant powered by Google Cloud's Automotive AI Agent, and a 10.25-inch full digital cockpit with four configurable views. It comes with six airbags that are standard across all variants, alongside over 40 active and passive safety features, with the Taigun carrying a 5-star Global NCAP rating. Based on Volkswagen India's press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/10

Kia Seltos earns 5-star Bharat NCAP rating in India On March 30, 2026, Kia India announced that the all-new Seltos has received a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating with a combined score of 76.70, the highest for any ICE vehicle tested under the programme to date. It scored 31.70 points for Adult Occupant Protection, the highest-ever AOP score among ICE vehicles in BNCAP history, and 45.00 points for Child Occupant Protection. The vehicle is built on the...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

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