That’s one safe crossover
The all-new SUV is set to debut on November 20
The Mitsubishi Destinator is set to debut in the Philippines very soon. Mitsubishi's all-new SUV has been drawing interest with its 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, a suite of new connectivity features, and, of course, a coveted seven-seater cabin.
by Billy Caluag
We wouldn’t expect less from Subaru
Could Subaru be Japan's Volvo? After all, the Japanese automaker has been proudly showing its safety credentials in its ad materials since the '90s. In fact, the Legacy was one of the first midsize sedans to be given a 'Good' rating
It just missed out on the highest rating
Subaru has consistently done well in safety tests. In fact, it was one of the first cars to get high marks and near-perfect scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). And let's not forget that the IIHS has
Good news if you’re serious considering this plug-in hybrid pickup
A lot of people are already looking forward to the local arrival of the BYD Shark 6 DMO next month. It's the Chinese carmaker's first pickup offering, and the plug-in hybrid powertrain is expected to set this truck apart
And it’s not just because of its size
Great news for those who just bought (or reserved) the all-new Toyota Prado. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) recently awarded the SUV five stars for safety.It was given the agency's highest rating for two reasons. The redesigned
Off to a great start
The all-new Suzuki Dzire has just made its world premiere. Not long after that, the Global New Car Assessment Program (GlobalNCAP) published the results of its safety tests.It's safe to say (pun unintended) that the redesigned Dzire is off
Euro NCAP explains
Every new car is checked by the authorities to ensure it meets minimum rules in all sorts of areas, including crash safety. After that there's Euro NCAP, putting cars through punishing tests to see what they're made of. Programme manager
by Sam Burnett
That’s impressive
The BYD Sealion 6 is a fuel-efficient car. But that's just one thing. Another important question to ask is: "How safe is it?"Very. At least that's what the results of the Australasian New Car Assessment Program's (ANCAP)
Airbags make all the difference
When the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (ASEAN NCAP) tested the Toyota Raize, the safety organization awarded it the highly coveted five-star rating. With that, this subcompact crossover is proven to be a safe choice for those considering it.But there'
Are you considering this model?
The results are in. According to the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP), the GAC GS3 Emzoom is a pretty safe car.During the latest round of ASEAN NCAP crash tests, the GS3 Emzoom managed to drive off
by Drei Laurel
It’s not the size. It’s how safe it is
Bigger cars are safer, right? All that weight and metal should be more than enough of a cocoon should the worst happen. While it's understandable to have that perception, a large, make that gigantic, vehicle isn't always a guarantee.That
Mazda, Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha are embroiled in the issue, too
There's a growing safety scandal in Japan affecting millions of cars, and it has come to light following an investigation by government authorities.Carmakers including Toyota, Mazda, Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha have admitted filing false safety reports. While most of the
by Sam Burnett
Is it even a good idea?
For a subset of pickup or SUV owners, beefing up their ride to look like an apocalypse-proof vehicle is near or at the top of their to-do lists. This often also includes fitting the front end of their vehicle with
Here’s what Volvo’s crash test looks like
We're grateful for modern technologies, because they've allowed even the most basic cars to come equipped with some sort of accident avoidance systems. But what happens when systems like the automatic emergency braking or lane departure warning just... stop working?
Daihatsu-developed Toyotas include the Wigo, the Raize, and the Yaris Cross
You may have read about the issues Daihatsu was embroiled in several months ago, after a whistleblower report and subsequent investigation revealed 'procedural irregularities' in its conduct and reporting of crash tests. We have a full explainer of the saga here, but
Now they can see how metal folds from inside, too
There's no denying that cars are better than ever. Thanks to crash testing, automakers have an even better understanding of a vehicle's structure. It's not enough that a chassis is strong, it should also absorb enough energy so that
They really want to prove its toughness
Some of you might be familiar with Hongqi. It's one of the oldest Chinese automakers and serves as the top luxury marque in its home market. It was also introduced in the country recently with a sedan and an electric crossover.
Safety has, indeed, come a long way
There's a saying that goes "they don't make 'em like they used to". In some aspects, we're inclined to side with that. When it comes to sound, feel, and driver involvement, we sometimes long for the old days.But
How many stars did it get?
Back in April, Toyota affiliate Daihatsu admitted to 'rigging' vehicles to gain higher crash test safety ratings. It was reported by a company whistleblower that led Toyota to do an internal investigation regarding the matter. The Japanese took the matter seriously and
A certification authority will still have to verify
Toyota's affiliate, Daihatsu has had it rough the past few months. The rigged test results from the all-new Vios and Wigo cast a dark cloud over the DNGA-based (Daihatsu New Global Architecture) vehicles. If that wasn't enough, the
