Press releases

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 car-buyers across the European Union. This year’s survey reveals that there is improvement by some manufacturers, but Euro NCAP is disappointed to find...
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 (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Birthday Honours List. The honour was awarded for...
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 see that all of the cars in the line-up received four stars in Child Occupant Protection – currently the maximum safety protection available on...
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 protection. After Euro NCAP’s earlier tests highlighted serious safety concerns, Nissan promptly modified all new production vehicles and initiated a...
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 in this new category: the Nissan Navara, the Isuzu D-MAX/Rodeo and the Mitsubishi L200. Euro NCAP’s stringent crash tests reveal that the...
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 V70, which were all put through Euro NCAP’s rigorous testing process. Euro NCAP tests unearthed faults that even the manufacturers’ own...
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 unremarkable four stars in adult occupant protection. Euro NCAP’s commitment to consumers ensures that test results are released as soon as possible. Keep...
24^th October, 2007 Euro NCAP releases the result for the Smart fortwo
This car, a supermini, received four out of five stars in Euro NCAP’s Adult Occupant protection rating. The Smart ForTwo has no rear seats and consequently has not been assessed for child protection.
26^th September, 2007 Euro NCAP's Latest crash-test results
Today, Euro NCAP releases the results for the Hyundai I-30, the Ford Mondeo, the Volkswagen Caddy ‘Life’ and the Volkswagen Tiguan. Two cars out of four received Euro NCAP’s coveted five stars in Adult Occupant protection. The results released today are for cars in the Small...
29^th August, 2007 Cars with big aspirations: Fiat 500 and Kia Cee'd
Today, Euro NCAP releases the results for two Superminis, the Fiat 500 and the Renault Twingo. Euro NCAP is also releasing the results for two more cars in the small family class, the Kia Cee’d and the Peugeot 308. Three out of the four car results being released today have achieved five star...
25^th July, 2007 Hybrids: Environmentally concerned and safe?
Today, Euro NCAP releases the results of two cars in the small family class, the Honda Civic Hybrid and the Skoda Fabia. Neither car received the maximum five-star rating expected in adult occupant protection. The Honda Civic Hybrid is the second environmentally concerned car that Euro NCAP has...
29^th June, 2007 Euro NCAP announces its next Secretary General
Today, Euro NCAP announces that its next Secretary General will be Michiel van Ratingen. He will take up his post in the autumn, when the current Secretary General Adrian Hobbs retires. Michiel van Ratingen is a Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in the field of vehicle safety. Michiel...
27^th June, 2007 Euro NCAP releases latest results for Dodge Caliber
INTERNET LAUNCH OF RESULTS Today, Euro NCAP is releasing the results for a small family car, the Dodge Caliber. In Euro NCAP’s strict testing programmes, the Dodge Caliber was awarded four stars for adult occupant protection, four stars for child occupant protection and one star for...
23^rd May, 2007 Best ever adult occupant score for Nissan Qashqai
INTERNET LAUNCH OF RESULTS Today, Euro NCAP is delighted to release the results for its highest scoring car in adult occupant protection since Euro NCAP was established over 10 years ago. The Nissan Qashqai, a small family car, received almost maximum points in Euro NCAP’s strict front, side...
8^th May, 2007 EURO NCAP: FOR SAFER CARS
In our quest to provide the most up-to-date information about the safety of new cars, Euro NCAP unveils today a new visual identity and website. This website will represent an essential source of safety information, for both consumers and experts, with viewable crash footage, photos and safety...
8^th May, 2007 Disappointing results from Euro NCAP's ESC fitment survey
Today in Rome, the results of Euro NCAP’s survey on Electronic Stability Control fitment are released, compelling Euro NCAP to call for manufacturers to fit ESC as standard to all cars. The EU wide survey places the UK, Netherlands, Greece, Malta and Ireland bottom of a country ranking with...
20^th April, 2007 Euro NCAP announces major facelift
INTERNET LAUNCH OF RESULTS Euro NCAP today releases the results of two new Superminis, the MINI Cooper and the Peugeot 207CC, which have both achieved the coveted award of five stars for adult occupant protection. Just as these manufacturers have improved the level of safety in their cars, Euro...
28^th February, 2007 Latest test results from Euro NCAP
INTERNET LAUNCH OF RESULTS Euro NCAP today releases the results of five cars: the Fiat Bravo, the Honda CR-V, the Honda Legend, the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Toyota Corolla. Euro NCAP’s commitment to consumers ensures that test results are released as soon as possible. Keep checking...
31^st January, 2007 MPVs: Some manufacturers still lazy about safety
INTERNET LAUNCH OF RESULTS Euro NCAP today releases test results for its latest car line-up and is shocked to find that certain manufacturers are still ignoring Euro NCAP’s call for stronger safety measures in family cars. An MPV, the Chrysler Voyager has again been awarded a poor safety...

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