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The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class reached Euro NCAP’s maximum award of five stars. The Renault Twingo received four stars and Nissan’s new electric e-NV200 Evalia achieved three stars. The Citroën Berlingo obtained three stars and has exactly the same platform, interior fittings and levels of safety equipment as the new Peugeot Partner. The three star rating therefore applies to both vehicles. PSA Peugeot Citroën have demonstrated that the Peugeot 108 and the Citroën […]
Each year, Euro NCAP identifies the models tested that have achieved the highest scores in their respective class. In 2013, a total of 33 cars were tested in 7 different categories. The top achievers gained the highest overall scores, calculated from the results achieved in adult, child, pedestrian protection and safety assist tests. The 2013 […]
AEB, or Autonomous Emergency Braking systems are designed to put the anchors on if you fail to do so. Systems vary by manufacturer but there are two main types of this technology. ‘AEB City’ works at low driving speeds and targets reduction in rear end shunts often associated with whiplash neck injuries. ‘Inter-Urban AEB’ works […]
Euro NCAP have published the latest results for five cars recently crash tested. They are: Vauxhall Adam – 4 stars Mitsubishi Mirage – 4 stars Toyota Corolla – 5 stars Lexus IS 300h – 5 stars Mazda 6 – 5 stars For more details on the results of the tested cars and to watch the crash […]
The Honda CR-V and the Citroën C4 Picasso have both achieved the coveted 5 star overall rating. Furthermore, Euro NCAP is revealing two new Euro NCAP Advanced rewards for further Autonomous Emergency Braking systems. The Mitsubishi Forward Collision Mitigation, available on the Mitsubishi Outlander tested in 2012, is a system aimed at alerting the driver […]
Here’s the latest from Motorpoint on some cars that will keep you safe without breaking the bank! Choosing a car to help keep your family as safe as possible is crucial, especially when it is icy outside! Luckily, Motorpoint enables customers to buy a car without compromising on safety with some of Euro NCAP’s top […]
Here’s a release you might just be interested in if you’re a safety conscious driver: On sale in the UK from next week; the all-new Suzuki Swift has been rated as one of Europe’s safest cars, achieving a maximum 5 star rating in the 2010 test by Euro NCAP. Euro NCAP’s (New Car Assessment Programme) […]