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Disappointing two star rating for Tiggo 7 Pro in South Africa

“South African consumers need independent and accurate information to inform their purchasing decisions. Transparency and accountability on vehicle safety, not marketing smoke and mirrors.” Richard Woods, CEO, Global NCAP

No excuse for lack of side head protection in two star Toyota Corolla Cross

The absence of standard side head protection for the Toyota Corolla Cross results in two stars for adult occupant protection, in our #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign.

Mixed results for Maruti Suzuki

“We are encouraged that Maruti Suzuki is committed to improving safety with five star performance for new models like the Dzire and Victoris, it remains disappointing however that some legacy models fall short.” Richard Woods, Chief Executive Officer, Global NCAP

Hyundai falls short with zero star result in Africa

The Hyundai Grand i10 falls short on safety with a zero star rating for adult occupant protection in our #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign.

"The Shanghai Declaration reaffirms the NCAP communities’ mission to democratise vehicle safety through a shared vision: a world in which every person, regardless of geography or circumstance, benefits from access to safe vehicles, transparent information, and the collective pursuit of zero road traffic deaths and serious injuries.” Richard Woods, Chief Executive Officer, Global NCAP

“Global NCAP applauds Singapore's decision to mandate ABS on all newly registered motorcycles from 2027, setting a new benchmark for rider safety.” Richard Woods, Chief Executive Officer, Global NCAP

“The five star Victoris demonstrates Maruti Suzuki’s commitment to improved safety for its new models. It continues the trend set by the five star Dzire launched last year. The result is a significant vehicle safety victory for consumers in India.” Richard Woods, Chief Executive Officer, Global NCAP

"It’s very welcome to see Nissan’s focus on improving the Magnite’s safety performance. The five star rating is relevant to consumers in South Africa and India and it demonstrates what can be achieved in a relatively short period of time when a manufacturer is fully committed to engage in the NCAP process.”

Richard Woods, Chief Executive Officer, Global NCAP

Nissan Magnite improves from 2 to 5 stars with six airbags and ESC as standard.

Global NCAP, CATARC and C-NCAP to host World Congress in Shanghai

Top safety for popular model Volkswagen Tera

Latin NCAP publishes its fourth crash tests result for 2025 with five stars for the recently launched Volkswagen Tera.

Latin NCAP’s latest result: Peugeot 2008 disappoints with one star

“NCAP programmes across the world are helping to democratise vehicle safety. Mandatory vehicle safety labelling, to include a relevant NCAP rating, would empower consumers and provide them with the information they need to choose safety.”Richard WoodsChief Executive Officer, Global NCAP

Standards for pedestrian protection could be at risk

Ahead of the ITF Summit of transport minsters, 33 road safety organisations write to Dr. Juan Carlos Muñoz, who holds the current presidency, with a call to action on levelling up vehicle safety standards.

FleetSafe: Global NCAP fleet safety guide & safer purchasing policy 2025 - 2026

Global NCAP Delegation attending the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety

Our achievements, progress and next steps explained by Alejandro Furas, Global NCAP’s Senior Technical Strategy Advisor, at a 4th Ministerial Conference Road Safety event hosted by the FIA Foundation.

Global NCAP Delegation and road safety advocate Meera Naran MBE attend the opening Plenary of the 4th Global Ministerial on Road Safety.

First ever Chinese manufacturer and first EV to achieve five stars in Latin NCAP

BYD Dolphin Plus: First Chinese manufacturer and first EV to achieve five stars in Latin NCAP

VW Polo Vivo scores four stars in #SaferCarsforAfrica voluntary test

The improved Polo Vivo achieved four stars for adult occupant protection and three stars for child occupant protection in a voluntary test.

Winds of change in Renault: Four stars for Kardian and zero for Sandero/Logan/Stepway

Latin NCAP publishes today the sixth crash tests results for 2024 with an encouraging four stars result for the Renault Kardian and zero stars for the Renault Sandero/Logan/Stepway.

#StopTheCrash Partnership hosts live demonstrations of crash avoidance technologies that prevent fatalities and mitigate serious injuries for all road users in support of the United Nations Global Goals and the Second Decade of Action for Road Safety.

New Dzire from Maruti Suzuki achieves five star rating in Global NCAP voluntary test

The new Maruti Suzuki Dzire, launched in the Indian market this week, has scored a five star result for adult and four stars for child occupant safety.

Tata Motors achieves Global NCAP Safer Choice Award for Safari and Harrier

Global NCAP today presented Tata Motors with their Safer Choice Award for the Tata Safari and Harrier - an accolade only available to automakers committing to the highest levels of safety performance for cars sold in India.

One and two star disappointment in latest African crash tests

Global NCAP’s new #SaferCarsForAfrica crash results reveal a disappointing two star occupant safety rating for the Kia Pegas and Renault Triber and only one star for the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.

#NCAP24: Shaping the future of safer vehicles and sustainable mobility

Global NCAP and ADAC Renew Road Safety Partnership

Global NCAP and the NCAP community are rightly recognised and highly respected for their transformative work on vehicle safety improvements. We have seen their achievements in regions across the world, most recently in India, and the ADAC is very proud to have partnered with Global NCAP for every milestone on their advocacy journey.

Tata does it again: Five stars for the new Nexon

The Tata Nexon has achieved the second highest Global NCAP score for adult and child occupant safety in our #SaferCarsForIndia testing to date.

Tata delivers five star twins

The Tata Safari and Harrier have achieved the highest Global NCAP score for adult and child occupant safety in our #SaferCarsForIndia testing to date.

Latest Car to Car Crash test demonstrates ‘zero star’ double standard on safety

In the latest Latin NCAP and Global NCAP car to car campaign, the Peugeot Partner Patagónica, purchased anonymously in Argentina, and the Peugeot Rifter, bought anonymously in Chile, were put to the test.

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Global NCAP strongly criticises misleading media statements issued by Chery

Global NCAP’s new #SaferCarsForAfrica crash result reveals a disappointing two star adult occupant safety rating for the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro.

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No excuse for lack of side head protection in two star Toyota Corolla Cross

The absence of standard side head protection for the Toyota Corolla Cross results in two stars for adult occupant protection, in our #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign.

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Mixed results for Maruti Suzuki

The Maruti Suzuki Celerio improves to three stars for adult occupant protection, thanks to six airbags now being fitted as standard.

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