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31^st May, 2013
Euro NCAP receives Global NCAP Consumer Champion Award
The Global NCAP’s annual safety awards were handed out at the 23rd Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) Conference in Seoul, South Korea on May 30. Euro...
23^rd January, 2013
Euro NCAP’s Best in Class Cars of 2012
Euro NCAP is announcing the 2012 top choices for safety and the recommended vehicles in their class. Click here to see the results
19^th December, 2012
Fading Stars: Toyota Aygo and twins disappoint in safety tests
Brussels 19 December - The Toyota Aygo and its twins the Citroën C1 and Peugeot 107 have achieved 3 stars in Euro NCAP’s latest test series. All...
12^th December, 2012
Euro NCAP tests the safety of business and family vans
Brussels 12 December - Euro NCAP has crash tested some of Europe’s best-selling business and family vans using protocols that are more true-to-life...
28^th November, 2012
Dacia budgets on safety
Brussels 28 November - Euro NCAP releases the results of 15 cars and rewards several new advanced driver assistance technologies under its Advanced...
31^st October, 2012
Euro NCAP spreads safety message to non-EU markets
Brussels, 31 October 2012 – Euro NCAP is announcing the launch of its website in two new languages: Russian and Turkish. The Euro NCAP website now...
29^th August, 2012
When innovation and a world first brings higher vehicle safety
Brussels, 29 August 2012 – Six new models have recently undergone safety tests: the Audi A3, Ford B-MAX, Isuzu D-Max, Kia Cee’d, Renault Clio and...
13^th June, 2012
Euro NCAP to drive availability of Autonomous Emergency Braking systems for safer cars in Europe
Brussels, 13 June 2012 – Euro NCAP today publishes the results of its survey on the availability of Autonomous Emergency Braking systems in Europe...
23^rd May, 2012
More car manufacturers getting in step with higher pedestrian safety standards
Brussels, 23 May 2012 - In the latest set of Euro NCAP results, the BMW 3 Series, Hyundai i30, Mazda CX-5 and Peugeot 208 have received Euro NCAP’s...
22^nd February, 2012
Jeep Compass disappoints, Honda Civic impresses
Euro NCAP starts 2012 with the release of two new vehicles. Interestingly, these results unmistakably highlight the step forwards made in the market...
31^st January, 2012
Euro NCAP’s Best in Class Cars of 2011
A solid safety record has become absolutely essential and indispensable for car manufacturers on the European market. Thanks to ever evolving...
23^rd November, 2011
Chinese manufacturers investing in safety
Euro NCAP’s fifth and last launch of 2011 presents the results for fourteen new cars. Six models achieved four stars: two Chinese newcomers, Geely...
26^th October, 2011
Euro NCAP announces the results for twelve new vehicles including 5 stars for a pick up
This month’s top scorers with five stars are the Audi Q3, BMW 1 series, Chevrolet Captiva, Fiat Freemont, Ford Ranger, Hyundai Veloster, Mercedes...
24^th August, 2011
More 5 stars but upcoming tougher requirements
The latest set of Euro NCAP crash test results brings an additional reward and more 5 stars, but not everyone is ready for tougher requirements in...
29^th June, 2011
Signs and markings critical to leap in road safety
Motor Industry and Highways Sector Must Unite to Save Lives, report claims. The two heavyweights in road and car safety, EuroRAP and Euro NCAP, have...
25^th May, 2011
Euro NCAP’s standard set for upcoming electric and range-extender cars
Euro NCAP reveals the results of six new cars, including the first 5 star overall rating for a fully electric vehicle. Placed at the centre of...
23^rd February, 2011
Euro NCAP now testing plug-in electric vehicles
Euro NCAP today publishes the results of seven new vehicles, including its first test of a fully electric car, marking the start of a series of EV...
27^th January, 2011
Euro NCAP’s best performing cars of 2010
Euro NCAP is glad to announce the five best performing cars of 2010. To be selected as safest cars of their categories, these vehicles achieved a...
16^th December, 2010
Automobile Club d’Italia joins Euro NCAP
Euro NCAP is glad to announce that Automobile Club d’Italia, better known as ACI, will formally become Euro NCAP’s twelfth member as of 1st January...
24^th November, 2010
Euro NCAP publishing first Chinese vehicle rating
Today, Euro NCAP releases the crash test results for fourteen cars, including the first Chinese-manufactured vehicle it has tested. Ten cars...
18^th October, 2010
Latin NCAP joining worldwide NCAP consumer testing for automotive safety
The launch of Latin NCAP has taken place on 18th October 2010 simultaneously in Montevideo, Uruguay and São Paolo, Brazil. On this day, the new...
1^st October, 2010
Euro NCAP reveals today’s best safety innovations
Euro NCAP Advanced is a Euro NCAP initiative in response to the rapid development of new technologies available when buying cars for which there is...
25^th August, 2010
Euro NCAP commences its focus on Plug-In vehicles and advanced safety technologies
Today, Euro NCAP, the organisation dedicated to revealing the safety of new cars, releases the crash test results for four vehicles: the Honda...
13^th July, 2010
Euro NCAP to Reward Advanced Safety Technologies
Today, at the eSafety Challenge Euro NCAP is announcing Euro NCAP Advanced, a reward system for new and emerging safety technologies. Recent...
30^th June, 2010
Euro NCAP to announce new initiative at the upcoming eSafety Challenge
Before attending the eSafety Challenge in the UK next month, Euro NCAP presents an overview of its recent achievements and new objectives in car...
18^th June, 2010
Euro NCAP elects professor Andre Seeck as new president
The members of the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) have selected Professor Andre Seeck, head of the division ‘Vehicle Technology’...
2^nd June, 2010
Euro NCAP launches new multi-lingual website - Safety information for millions more
Today, Euro NCAP is reaching out to a wider range of consumers by launching its website www.euroncap.com for the first time in two new languages:...
3^rd March, 2010
Fewer winners drive out in latest results
Today, Euro NCAP releases the crash test results for five new cars the Citroen Nemo, the Kia Venga, the Nissan Cube, the Seat Exeo and the Toyota...
3^rd March, 2010
Safety information on the KIA Venga
Today, Euro NCAP is advising all customers of the 2010 Venga to contact their local Kia dealer without delay to ensure the fitment of a safety...
28^th January, 2010
Euro NCAP's top five achievers of 2009
For the first time, Euro NCAP can now release its top five safest cars of 2009, based on their maximum five star award and their overall...
25^th November, 2009
Safety: Defying Brand Expectation
Euro NCAP, the organisation dedicated to revealing the safety of new cars, today releases the results for twelve vehicles. Ten of these...
18^th November, 2009
Euro NCAP awarded Prince Michael Road Safety Award
2009 was an important year for Euro NCAP with the launch of its new Rating Scheme, and recognition came today as the organisation was awarded Prince...
26^th August, 2009
Safety comes clean
Euro NCAP, the organisation that assesses the safety of new cars, today releases the results for eight new cars. Seven cars in this line-up received...
27^th May, 2009
New smaller cars widen safety choice for consumers
Euro NCAP, the organisation that assesses the safety of new cars, today releases the results for six new cars. Five out of the six cars received Euro...
14^th April, 2009
New Road Safety Performance Index
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) published today its new Road Safety Performance Index (PIN) ranking, based on Euro NCAP crash test...
18^th February, 2009
New rating to play starring role in improving car safety
Euro NCAP, the organisation that assesses the safety of new cars, has introduced a new overall car safety rating. The rating system is a new approach...
23^rd January, 2009
Euro NCAP wins top safety award
Euro NCAP believes that 2008 was a pivotal year in achieving its long-term ambition to encourage and improve the safety of cars on European roads....
15^th January, 2009
Euro NCAP in 2008: Making safety your top priority
2008 was an important year for Euro NCAP, a stepping stone in its vision to ensure the safest possible cars are available on the market and that...
26^th November, 2008
The last time best-selling cars score five stars?
Euro NCAP today releases the results for some of Europe’s best-selling cars. This is the last time that Euro NCAP will release results under...
26^th November, 2008
Euro NCAP's first rear impact (whiplash) test: 80% of seats tested need improvement
Today, Euro NCAP releases the results for seats put through the organisation’s first ever round of rear impact testing. Euro NCAP carried out...
6^th November, 2008
SRA receives EC accolade for dedication to safety awareness
Euro NCAP would like to congratulate one of its most active members, the Swedish Road Administration (SRA) on the achievement of an award in this...
5^th November, 2008
New rating scheme 2009: Five stars impossible without ESC
Today, Euro NCAP moves closer to its vision “for safer cars” with the release of details about the scoring behind the...
27^th August, 2008
New rating system to address low pedestrian scores
Euro NCAP today releases the results for five cars in five different vehicle classes: the Daihatsu Cuore, Hyundai i30, Lancia Delta, Renault Koleos...
1^st July, 2008
ESC one year on: Carmakers still slipping on standard fit
Euro NCAP today releases the updated results of its EU-wide ESC availability survey that uncovers the disparities in which ESC is offered to...
16^th June, 2008
Adrian Hobbs receives CBE for services to road safety
Euro NCAP is delighted to announce that the organisation’s former Secretary General (2003-2007), Professor Adrian Hobbs, has been awarded a CBE...
28^th May, 2008
Full focus on families with four star child results
Euro NCAP today releases the results for seven cars in five different categories, mostly aimed at consumers with families. Euro NCAP is pleased to...
14^th March, 2008
Improved Nissan Navara gains three star rating
Euro NCAP today releases results for its assessment of the modified Nissan Navara. The upgraded car has achieved three stars for adult occupant...
26^th February, 2008
Euro NCAP picks up carmakers' weaknesses in new category
Euro NCAP is happy to announce that it is now testing ‘pick-up’ vehicles. Today, the organisation releases the results for three vehicles...
19^th December, 2007
Euro NCAP - up to speed on testing
Today, Euro NCAP releases the results for six cars: the Daihatsu Materia, Mazda 2, Honda Civic, Mercedes Benz C Class, Renault Laguna and the Volvo...
28^th November, 2007
Today, Euro NCAP releases the result for Nissan’s small off- roader, the X-trail
This car is amongst one of Euro NCAP’s highest performers in child occupant protection, it is then disappointing that this car achieved an...

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