car safety
What is ABS or Anti-lock Braking System?
Almost every new car now comes with ABS or Anti-Lock Braking System, but just what is it and how does it work?
Dear Crikey, SUVs are not dangerous and nor are they killing people…
An article recently published on Crikey about the dangers of SUVs demands a rebuttal. Here is that rebuttal.
New Holden Colorado scores 5 star ANCAP rating… How does it compare?
The new Holden Colorado has scored a 5 star ANCAP rating realising 34.89 out of 37 for dual cab and crew cab models.
All-New 2017 Subaru Impreza gets pedestrian airbag
The all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza will become the first model from the maker to get a pedestrian airbag.
External airbags reduce side-impact collision force by 30%
Pedestrian airbags are now a reality and it’s looking likely external airbags will be developed to deploy moments before a side-impact collision to keep occupants safer.
2015 Mazda2, CX-3 score 5 Star ANCAP rating, Audi TT manages 4
In ANCAP rating released overnight, both the 2015 Mazda2 and CX-3 have been awarded a 5 star rating, while the 2015 Audi TT managed just 4 stars.
Ford’s new Ranger and the Reversing Camera debate…
there’s a bit of noise about reversing cameras not being standard on 2016 Ford Ranger. Here’s my two cents…
Toyota reveals virtual crash test dummies
Toyota’s boffins have revealed clever new software with virtual crash test dummies that are far more sophisticated that physical dummies.