26 February 2009
MORE 5-STAR SAFETY ON THE AUSTRALIAN MARKET
Australia’s new car buyers increasingly have more 5-star safety rated vehicles to choose
from – both locally made and imported – Australia’s leading vehicle safety advocate, the
Australasian New Car Assessment Program, said today.
On the eve of the Melbourne International Motor Show, ANCAP welcomed the increasing
numbers of 5-star vehicles on the Australian market and urged manufacturers and
distributors to make safety a priority in its manufacture and marketing programs.
ANCAP today announced 5-star ratings for three more vehicles – the locally manufactured
Commodore Omega Sportwagon, as well as republishing the EuroNCAP results for VW Golf
and Mazda6.
ANCAP also urged manufacturers and dealers to take up the Stars on Cars program, which
advertises the star rating of the car at the point of sale. The Stars on Cars program is being
considered by Australia’s Transport Ministers in May, and ANCAP Chair, Lauchlan
McIntosh, said the Motor Show provided an opportunity for those in the automotive industry
to participate in the program.
“Australia’s Transport Ministers will be making some decisions on the take up of Stars on
Cars – whether it should be introduced as mandatory or voluntarily by the manufacturers
and distributors – and the industry needs to have some views on this as well,” ANCAP
Chair, Mr McIntosh, said.
“ANAP works closely today with local manufacturers and dealers to ensure safer vehicles
on the Australian market and we believe the time is right to bring in Stars on Cars in the
interests of new vehicle buyers.
“We are pleased to see 4 and 5-star vehicles on the market offering improved safety
features for motorists and their families and we encourage this trend, including the first 5-
star awards to locally-made Ford Falcons and Holden Commodore Omegas last year.
“But it is now time to advertise these ratings at the point of sale and ANCAP is keen to
discuss the introduction of Stars on Cars with industry and governments.”
For a full list of ANCAP’s vehicle safety ratings, including the vehicles listed above, and
other vehicle safety information, go to www.ancap.com.au ANCAP is supported by all
Australian and New Zealand motoring clubs, all Australian state governments, the New
Zealand government, the Victorian Transport Accident Commission, NRMA Insurance and
the FIA Foundation.
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Contact:
Lauchlan McIntosh
ANCAP Chair
0418 424 886
Allan Yates
ANCAP
0421 150 229
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