ANCAP: Setting the Benchmark in Australasia
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) stands as one of the world's most respected vehicle safety assessment bodies, serving...
A Global Network of Vehicle Safety
In today's interconnected automotive market, vehicle safety standards have become increasingly harmonised across continents. For South African collision repair professionals, understanding the global landscape of New Car Assessment Programs (NCAPs) is crucial, as these independent testing bodies significantly influence the safety features and structural designs of vehicles that eventually reach our shores.
Volkswagen Recalls 150 Vehicles in South Africa Due to Airbag SafetyConcerns
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) announced on 12 June 2025 a significant vehicle safety recall affecting 150 Volkswagen vehicles in South...
Volvo Cars introduces world first multi-adaptive safety belt
Last week, Volvo Cars unveiled a major safety improvement to the safety belt. The new multi-adaptive safety belt is a world-first technology aimed...
Auto parts industry gears up for trillion-dollar growth by 2030
The global auto parts and accessories sector is on track for significant expansion, with market value expected to climb from US$2 trillion (R37...
Audi boosts quality and efficiency with AI
Audi is pushing forward with a broad integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across the company to enhance both quality and efficiency. With a...
Report says BEVs most expensive to repair
Battery electric vehicles continue to have the highest claims severity in the US compared to other vehicle types, according to Mitchell’s...
Jaecoo J7 PHEV Achieves 5-Star Safety Rating
ANCAP has awarded a five-star safety rating to plug-in hybrid variants of the Jaecoo J7 small SUV, based on testing of left-hand drive models by...
Chery puts Tiggo 9 CSH flagship to the test in extreme safety demonstrations
Chery has put its range-topping SUV, the hybrid Tiggo 9 CSH, to the test with two extreme safety evaluations to demonstrate the crash protection...
Consumer Familiarity Is Key To ADAS Demand
AutoPacific’s Future Attribute Demand Study shows that consumers may lack awareness of ADAS features fitted to their cars because they haven’t...
Four more 2025 models qualify for IIHS awards
Four models from three different brands earn 2025 Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ awards in the latest batch of vehicle ratings from the U. S.
TEPA fitment centres gear up for the EV revolution
As the global automotive industry shifts into a greener, electrified future, South African fitment centres stand at a critical crossroads: adapt...