Global NCAP warmly welcomes the news that the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (ASEAN NCAP) carried out its first official crash test in Melaka, Malaysia on 15th November 2012
The latest crash test results released by Latin NCAP today reveal that the safety levels of some popular cars sold across Latin America are still 20 years behind the industrialised countries and below global standards
Results published today by Latin NCAP highlight the difference in vehicle safety standards between Latin America and mature markets like Europe, with two cars scoring only one star
The latest crash test results released by Latin NCAP reveal that the safety levels of some popular cars sold in the region are still twenty years behind the industrialised countries and below global standards
Further to BHP Billiton’s policy decision announced earlier this year that all new purchased or leased vehicles (as well as all contractor vehicles over time) must have a 5 star New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) safety rating, they have also prohibited the installation of aftermarket equipment, limiting future modifications to 5 star rated vehicles to signage and visibility requirements
The effectiveness of airbags in protecting vehicle occupants from death and serious injury has again been validated following an evaluation conducted by the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC)