When Nissan fleshed out the all-new second-generation Kicks, they went for a ground-up redesign. A vehicle that gets serious about safety, technology, and iconic design. Beyond the sharper looks and two-tone paint schemes, Nissan loaded this crossover with driver assistance tech that used to be reserved for vehicles twice its price. Think semi-autonomous highway cruising, […]

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Dongfeng Motors has announced a significant advancement in automotive safety. The brand has successfully secured the AUTOSAR Basic Software Platform certification and the ISO 26262 ASIL-D certification, recognised as the highest standard in automotive functional safety. These achievements were officially certified by TÜV Rheinland, a global leader in independent testing and certification. This certification underscores […]

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Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has reaffirmed its leadership in vehicle safety, achieving the highest number of models awarded in the 2025 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash test evaluations. A total of 15 models across Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation and Genesis have earned either the 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) or TOP SAFETY PICK+ […]

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The Volvo EX30 has just scored a maximum five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP safety testing round, confirming that Volvo’s small, fully electric SUV looks after its drivers, passengers, and others in hectic urban environments. Euro NCAP is a leading independent car safety assessment programme in Europe. It helps customers make informed decisions about […]

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The Volvo XC90 midsize luxury SUV has earned a 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This announcement comes after the IIHS strengthened the requirements for its TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards. The new, stricter criteria demand better side crash protection, improved pedestrian crash prevention systems, and the elimination of subpar headlights […]

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced today that the Volvo XC40 is the only small SUV tested in its updated moderate overlap 2.0 test to receive an overall “Good” rating in every test category (as of December 2022). One of only two vehicles to receive an overall “Good” rating, the Volvo XC40 was […]

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Safety beyond legal demands. With internal requirements based on accident statistics and profound studies, Scania’s engineers prepare crash tests to improve security. This time, an installation with 80-litre tanks for compressed natural gas was the one withstanding a heavy side impact. Our R&D Expert Engineer responsible for crash and safety tests, Dan Loftén, knows all […]

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The fully electric Volvo C40 Recharge has been awarded a five-star safety rating in the 2022 Euro NCAP tests, joining its siblings in the Volvo Cars line-up as one of the safest cars on the road today. The rating continues Volvo Cars’ five-star streak in Euro NCAP testing; as all tested Volvo models on sale […]

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Avoiding accidents or, at the very least, reducing the severity of their consequences is a top priority for Mercedes-Benz Trucks – and this is why the company is constantly researching and developing new and practical safety assistance systems while regularly optimising the existing systems to ensure the safety of its customers and other road users. […]

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From enforced dealership closures to a shift in online sales – the pandemic has taken a real toll on the automotive world. Now, a shortage in all-important semiconductor computer chips has meant yet another significant hit. In fact, with wait times predicted as long as twelve months for top manufacturers like Jaguar, this is causing […]

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