Global NCAP delighted to co-host the Vehicle Safety parallel session at the 4th Global Ministerial Conference. Experts focusing on the role of NCAPs, regulators, inspection authorities and new technology providers to catalyse new, and used, vehicle safety across their life cycle.
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Global NCAP Delegation and road safety advocate Meera Naran attend the opening Plenary of the 4th Global Ministerial on Road Safety.
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Season greetings and best wishes for 2025 from the @globalncap.org team.
First ever Chinese manufacturer to achieve five stars in Latin America. The model is also the first EV to achieve the top rating in Latin NCAP’s history.
Deep dive into the result: youtu.be/IgogGf09IGo
Fitted with two airbags & pedestrian protection as standard, the improved VW Polo Vivo achieved four stars for adult occupant protection and three stars for child occupant protection.
Watch the full video: youtu.be/RWloTLfeV-Q
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“It’s encouraging to see manufacturers voluntarily crash-test their flagship models & improve safety features. This aligns perfectly with the #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign. By prioritizing safety, manufacturers can significantly contribute to the wellbeing of customers.”
Full story: bit.ly/41sCrXc
“As one of the best selling models in South Africa, it is satisfying to see VW offering safety feature improvements for the new Polo Vivo. We strongly recommend consumers to choose the model offering higher levels of protection." @davidjward.bsky.social
Read now: bit.ly/41sCrXc
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VW Polo Vivo scores four stars in #SaferCarsForAfrica voluntary test.
Read the full story here: bit.ly/41sCrXc
Between 2014 & 2024 Global NCAP has completed more than 70 safety assessments which have acted as an important catalyst in the safety improvement of Indian cars. View all results to date: https://www.globalncap.org/safercarsforindia
The new Dzire’s five star rating sets a significant safety benchmark for Maruti Suzuki compared to the previous version of this model and others from Maruti we have tested. Full story here: https://bit.ly/3Ck88qY #SaferCarsForIndia
The new Maruti Suzuki Dzire scores five stars for adult & four stars for child occupant safety. Fitted with six airbags, #ESC & pedestrian protection as standard, the new Dzire is the first Maruti Suzuki to achieve a five star Global NCAP rating. https://youtu.be/iRKAR0IZlgE
“Global NCAP warmly welcomes this milestone voluntary test result. We are optimistic that going forward Maruti will seek to achieve this high level of safety performance across their model range. If they do, it will be a vehicle safety game changer for Indian consumers.”
New Dzire from Maruti Suzuki achieves five star rating in Global NCAP voluntary test. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3Ck88qY #SaferCarsForIndia
Between 2014 & 2024 Global NCAP has completed more than 60 safety assessments which have acted as an important catalyst in the safety improvement of Indian cars. A timeline highlighting the #SaferCarsForIndia campaign’s progress is available here:
https://t.co/pJtQG74BER
"The @FIAFdn is really excited by the progress that has been made with Global NCAP's #SaferCarsForIndia campaign over the past decade. Having come from testing mostly zero star cars, to now where you have the @TataMotors Safari and Harrier getting the Safer Choice Award."
"@TataMotors is always up for a challenge and we wanted to take this opportunity to go one step further with the Safer Choice Award 2024, which looks not only at passive safety but also active safety, such as #AEB, #BSD & active speed control. Today we made it happen."
"The role of an NCAP is to stretch the performance of manufacturers, to give them the opportunity to show the very best they can do. And that’s what @TataMotors has done & we’re delighted to present them with the Safer Choice Award for the Safari & Harrier." #SaferCarsForIndia
"This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to safety & innovation, ensuring not only comfort & performance, but also the highest safety standards for our customers. We’re thankful for Global NCAP’s full support as we continue to make #SaferCarsForIndia."
“@TataMotors continuing commitment to vehicle safety is very welcome & we’re pleased to present the first of our new Safer Choice Awards to them for the Safari and Harrier.” @DavidDjward, President @TowardsZeroFdn. Full story: https://bit.ly/4dMT1Et #SaferCarsForIndia
The @TataMotors Safari and Harrier has achieved Global NCAP’s Safer Choice Award, an accolade only available to automakers committing to the highest levels of safety performance for cars sold in India. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4dMT1Et #SaferCarsForIndia
The #SaferCarsForAfrica Campaign was launched by Global NCAP in 2017 with the objective of promoting safer vehicles across the continent of Africa. View all results to date: https://www.globalncap.org/safercarsforafrica
“The double standard on safety in low & middle income economies must come to an end. Manufacturers know how to build safer cars for adult & child occupants & vulnerable road users. Highlighting this disparity & democratising vehicle safety in Africa is a Global NCAP priority.”
The Chinese made @Kia_Worldwide Pegas scores two stars for adult occupant protection and four stars for child occupant protection in today's #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results, while its structure was rated as unstable. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/ZT85dFtLo5o
The India made @RenaultIndia Triber reveals a disappointing two stars for adult and child occupant protection in the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/Ca6A4jd6Sno
The India made @Maruti_Corp Ertiga disappoints with one star for adult occupant protection and two stars for child occupant protection in today’s #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/5LaxnFBHULo
“We’re disappointed to see global brands like @RenaultIndia, @Kia_Worldwide & @Maruti_Corp offer low safety performance in markets like South Africa whilst achieving much higher protection levels in other global markets. Don’t African consumers deserve the same level of safety?”
One and two star disappointment in latest #SaferCarsForAfrica crash tests. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3Wum4oQ
Thanks to @EuroNCAP, the @ADAC, the NCAP community, our partners, speakers and delegates for making #NCAP24 such a great success. See you at #NCAP25! #ForSaferJourneys.
"Global NCAP has made a major impact in India by educating the consumer on vehicle safety & being a cornerstone in establishing Bharat NCAP. This helped with legislation for airbags & technologies such as #ABS & #ESC. Thank you for #SaferCarsForIndia." @boschindia #NCAP24
“Speed Assistance is a technology which can help drivers respect the speed limit. A vital contribution to road safety. A partnership with all the stakeholders to encourage this technology will help contribute to reducing road deaths.” #NCAP24 #ForSaferJourneys
