ANCAP is tightening its testing criteria again in 2026, with a key focus on useability of advanced safety systems such as driver monitoring. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP ...

The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro – one of Australia’s most affordable SUVs – has been awarded a maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating, but crash-test data was derived from the larger Tiggo 7 Pro model.

ANCAP chief executive Carla Hoorweg said new brands like BYD were taking safety seriously. “With five of BYD’s current local models having now earned top ANCAP safety ratings, it’s evident ...