EuroNCAP

Dongfeng Box EV scored just three stars in latest Euro NCAP crash test, but rivals all achieve four or five stars

Euro NCAP’s crash test exposed a historic seat latch failure, triggering safety protocol reviews and potential recall discussions

The Tesla Model S’s Autopilot system performs well in collision avoidance, but Euro NCAP downgraded its score for other reasons

The Zeekr X impressed with its high safety scores, although the best overall performer of the year was the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Euro NCAP blames Stellantis for a “clear lack of ambition” in the Jeep Avenger’s safety credentials

To encourage the production of safer trucks, Euro NCAP is introducing a new assessment plan that rates driver assistance technology

The all-electric EL6 includes a camera, radar, and a lidar, plus an impressive AEB system

Euro NCAP will deduct safety rating points if certain car functions can’t be operated without using the infotainment screen, but do we really want hard keys to make a comeback?

If automakers want a five-star safety rating, they will have offer physical controls to operate the hazards, wipers, indicators, horn, and SOS function

The Nio ET5 and EL7 both feature a roof-mounted LiDAR that improves their collision avoidance capabilities

The safety organization anounced three new ratings for 2023 but the electric Mercedes still has the top score from 2022

Five of the winners were fully electric, and the sixth was a plug-in hybrid

Frankly, it’s a miracle anyone survived an accident before the year 2000

The Peugeot 408 and the Ford Puma get four stars, unlike the five-star Chery Omoda5, Maxus Mifa 9 and MG 4 from China

The only model from the latest bunch that didn’t achieve the top rating was the DS 9 with four stars

The hatchback had a five-star rating from 2019 but Volkswagen updated it in order to shine under the stricter protocols of 2022