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Volkswagen Polo gets EuroNCAP top marks

August 27, 2009 by Matt Brogan  
Filed under Car News, Safety, Volkswagen

The new fifth-generation Polo, due in Australia soon, has received top marks in the new, more stringent EuroNCAP crash tests achieving a maximum possible five-stars.

Featuring an optimised body structure, highly effective belt-and-airbag combination and driver-assist systems the result has secured Polo’s title as the safest compact car in the world.

Skoda Yeti scores five-star EuroNCAP rating

August 27, 2009 by Matt Brogan  
Filed under Car News, Safety, Skoda

Due to hit Australian shores in the not too distant future, the Škoda Yeti has scored the highest possible safety rating of five-stars under the new, toughened crash test performed by the European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP).

The brand’s new compact SUV achieved excellent results in both adult and child occupant protection results as did [...]

New small cars widen safety choice for buyers

May 27, 2009 by Matt Brogan  
Filed under Audi, Car News, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Peugeot, Safety, Suzuki

EuroNCAP, the organisation that assesses the safety of new cars, today releases the results for six new cars. Five out of the six cars received EuroNCAP’s maximum five star award.

EuroNCAP is pleased to note that a number of less expensive cars were among these high performers. In these economically challenging times, consumers who wish to [...]

VW Golf scores five-star EuroNCAP rating

March 17, 2009 by George Skentzos  
Filed under Car News, Safety, Volkswagen

The new-generation Volkswagen Golf has been awarded the maximum five-star EuroNCAP safety rating despite stricter and more comprehensive assessment criteria.

Furthermore, it now boasts the highest overall safety rating of any vehicle to be tested under the new scheme.