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

ons. Coming in 2027, Subaru will offer a standard-range Getaway model with a 77.0-kWh lithium-ion battery and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Details on that trim level will be available closer to market launch. The Getaway features Subaru’s unique lighting signature up front, including a six-star illuminated logo on all trim levels, dynamic daytime running lights, and front headlamps. While not announced as so, the Subaru Getaway is highly...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

at the end of the fiscal year 2026. An evaluation guide with specific examples will be released around the fall. Targeting the IT infrastructure of the companies that make up the supply chain (including operations in cloud environments), their security measures are evaluated in three categories: 3-star and 4-star (5-star will be considered in the future). A 3-star assumes a general cyberattack and requires basic countermeasures and system defens...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

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

ell as Hill Descent Control. The model offers a 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro and a 15-inch multimedia screen, IQ.Light Matrix LED headlights, panoramic sunroof, 19-inch wheels, electrically adjustable front seats with heating, among other features. Regarding safety, the new Tiguan received a five-star rating and includes more than 12 driver assistance systems, such as Travel Assist and Emergency Assist. First deliveries in Brazil will begin on ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

C) or 330 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 B...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

s powered by a 100 kWh 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 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

9.9 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery that offers a driving range of up to 401 km (NEDC). The Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (iWD) features dual motors producing 155 kW of power and 292 Nm of torque, paired with an 81.8 kWh battery capable of delivering up to 501 km of range. The car has achieved a 5-Star safety rating from the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

ailgate and 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 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

BASF, Star Sodium forge partnership for sodium-ion batteries BASF signed a memorandum of understanding on the R&D and industrial application of key sodium-ion battery technologies with Sichuan Star Sodium Battery Co., Ltd. (Star Sodium) in Dazhou, Sichuan. Under the memorandum, the two parties will focus on the joint R&D of cutting-edge sodium-ion battery technologies, covering areas such as energy storage system parts and materials, battery pack...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Honda earns EPA ENERGY STAR awards at seven U.S. plants On March 11, Honda announced that seven of its U.S. manufacturing plants have earned the 2025 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR certification for Outstanding Energy Efficiency, demonstrating the commitment by Honda to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.  Honda’s U.S. plants, including those building vehicles and power units, earning ENERGY STAR certificati...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

charging, enabling a 10–80% 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 soci...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Daimler Truck North America launches 360-degree visibility for medium-duty trucks On February 25, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced that factory production has started for its Exterior Camera System, a new visibility solution that expands DTNA’s existing backup camera capability by adding three new camera views – left side, right side and forward-facing – to enable visibility on all four sides from inside the cab. Available now o...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

SUV L8 will go on sale in Q3 2026, signalling the brand’s arrival and ambition in the UK market. The LEPAS L8 is built on Chery International’s all-new New Energy Vehicle (NEV) modular platform. The L8 has an intelligent cabin, next-generation driving assistance and is engineered to global five-star safety standards. Based on multiple media in UK...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

train brand and leading manufacturer of heavy-duty truck engines, announced its new Gen 6 heavy-duty engine portfolio, comprised of the DD13, DD15 and DD16. The Detroit Gen 6 engines are fully compliant with the EPA’s 2027 standard and will be available for all heavy-duty Freightliner and Western Star trucks. Production of the DD13 and DD15 will begin in January 2027, with the DD16 to follow in January 2028. Detroit’s DD engine series was...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

Škoda Auto Volkswagen, India, commence production of Kushaq SUV On February 23, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited announced that it has started the production of the new Škoda Kushaq at its Chakan plant near Pune, ahead of customer deliveries scheduled to begin in March 2026.​ The Kushaq adds features such as a new 8‑speed torque converter automatic transmission, while continuing to offer up to 40 active and passive safety feature...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

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

GAC presents three models at Automorrow 2026-Egypt International Motor Show On February 13, GAC announced that it had presented three flagship models, EMZOOM, EMPOW, and GS4 MAX, at the Automorrow 2026-Egypt International Motor Show on February 5, 2026. For this exhibition, GAC precisely aligned with the consumption demands of the Egyptian automotive market and showcased three-star models with their respective strengths. The EMZOOM has a distinct...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

Varroc Engineering, India wins contract for AC-bidirectional wall charge On February 3, 2026, Varroc Engineering Limited announced a business win with a global electric vehicle OEM for the supply of AC-bi-directional wall chargers. The company will supply Energy Star-compliant AC bi-directional wall chargers engineered for stability, safety, and EV charging performance. The chargers will be manufactured at Varroc's facility in Romania. The progra...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

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