Latest news for Euro NCAP 
Alfa Romeo Giulietta is the safest compact ever(09/07/2010)
Alfa Romeo Giulietta has been awarded the Euro NCAP five-star rating and an overall score of 87/100, which makes it the safest compact ever. The rating is even more important considering that since 2009 Euro NCAP has adopted a new scheme composed of four areas of assessment, namely Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Pedestrian Protection and a new area: Safety Assist. Injury avoidance and mitigation functions, such as seat belt reminder, ESP and ... [more]
Toyota seven-seat compact Verso MPV raises safety performance all-round(30/03/2009)
The new Toyota Verso brings high levels of safety to the compact MPV segment, providing better protection for all those on board and using intelligent design to cut the risk of injury to pedestrians. New Verso benefits from upgraded active, passive and pedestrian impact safety features and has a highly rigid, impact-absorbing body shell that is made with a higher proportion of lightweight-but-strong high tensile steel. Thanks to the combina... [more]
Euro NCAP five stars awarded to Audi A4(18/06/2008)
After testing the new Audi A4 for passive crash safety, the Euro NCAP consortium awarded the vehicle five stars, the highest rating possible. The results achieved by the new Audi A4 for adult protection in frontal and side crashes as well as child and pedestrian protection make it one of the safest vehicles in its class. The mid-sized model from the brand with the four rings was put to the test for passive vehicle safety by Euro NCAP. The cons... [more]
Mercedes to launch C-Class Estate and sports coupe CLC-Class(03/03/2008)
Mercedes-Benz is set to deliver several innovations in 2008 and customers can expect new models as well as great deals. The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate will hit the road in March and is sure to be popular following the five star rating given to the saloon model by Euro NCAP. A new sports coupe CLC-Class is expected in the summer while revised versions of the SLK-Class and SL-Class Roadsters will also be ready. Mercedes-Benz World is al... [more]
100,000 miles three-year warranty for Renault Espace(27/01/2008)
Renault is so confident in the quality of its products that all Espace registered from 1st January 2008 will benefit from a 100,000 miles/three-year warranty. Espace is the fourth model in Renault’s line-up to benefit from the 100,000 miles/ three-year warranty, with New Laguna and Trafic and Master (panel vans, base vehicles and Commercial Passenger Vehicles) also offered with Renault’s extended warranty terms. Ford’s Galaxy and S-Max, the Vo... [more]
Mazda2 supermini awarded Euro NCAP 5-Star safety rating(19/12/2007)
The Mazda2 supermini has been awarded a 5-Star safety rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) crash tests. In terms of occupant protection, the new Mazda2 proved itself to be among the safest cars in the small car segment – earning the maximum 5-Stars for adult protection, plus a class-leading 4-Stars for child protection and a competitive 2-Stars for pedestrian protection. The new Mazda2 weighs under... [more]
New Laguna achieves five-star rating in Euro NCAP safety assessment tests(09/12/2007)
The Laguna II was the first vehicle to ever achieve a five-star rating in the passive safety assessment tests carried out by the independent body, Euro NCAP. Today, it’s the turn of New Laguna to achieve the same maximum five-star rating. With a total of 36 points from a possible 37, one of the highest scores ever recorded in the tests, the newcomer even outperformed its predecessor to once again highlight Renault's expertise in the realm of pass... [more]
Mondeo achieves maximum Euro NCAP rating(26/09/2007)
The new Ford Mondeo has won a 5-star rating for adult occupant protection in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety testing. Mondeo joins three other Ford models – Focus, Galaxy and S-MAX – on the Euro NCAP top 10 list, reinforcing Ford of Europe's position as the manufacturer with the highest number of vehicles in the top 10 for adult occupant protection. Mondeo scored 35 points for adult occupant protection to win its 5-star rating, the maximu... [more]
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Auto sales buoy economy
Car sales that are running at the fastest pace in four years are poised to reverberate through the world's largest economy as a spillover into production, profits and jobs for Americans may be starting.
India auto sales up 3.4% in April: industry body
Car sales in India rose just 3.4 percent year on year in April, data from an industry body showed Thursday, after the government hiked taxes on vehicles and car makers raised prices.
Car sales grew only 3.40 percent in April
Domestic passenger car sales in India increased by only 3.40 percent in April and stood at 168,351 units from 162,813 units sold in the like period of 2011, according to data furnished by an industry body Thursday.
April car sales up 3.4 pct y/y
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Car sales in India rose an annual 3.4 percent in April, according to data from an industry body, a sixth consecutive monthly increase but lower than in recent months after the country ...
April car sales rise 3.4 pct y/y
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Car sales in India rose an annual 3.4 percent in April, according to data from an industry body, a sixth consecutive monthly increase but lower than in recent months after the country ...
Car dealers defy downturn with growing sales
(Reuters) - Britons came out in force to buy new cars in the first quarter, according to figures from top dealers, the latest signal that the car sales are resilient in the face of a return to recession for the broader economy. UK industry leader Pendragon Plc, whose 250-plus retail outlets trade as Stratstone, Evans Halshaw and Chatfields -- reported a 15.7 percent increase in new car market ...
Budget buyers to boost China car sales: Ford exec
Automakers will race to appeal to budget-conscious Chinese car buyers as the industry expands beyond the wealthy coastal cities in the east, Ford Motor Co's Asia chief said on Tuesday. As they expand more ...
CAR-Research XRM Adds New “Prospecting the Household” Feature to CRM; Helps Auto Dealers Use CRM to Capture More Sales
CAR-Research XRM Adds New “Prospecting the Household” Feature to CRM; Helps Auto Dealers Use CRM to Capture More Sales CAR-Research XRM, a single-source CRM solution uniquely branded as; “XRM, Exceeding CRM”, today announced the addition of a new “Prospecting the Household” feature to its CRM that helps auto dealers unearth a potential goldmine of prospective vehicle buyers and capture more ...
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