Photo: XC60 is safest Volvo ever

XC60 is safest Volvo ever

October 14th, 2008  |  by autofile  |  published in Featured, News

With its combination of style, dynamic abilities and safety initiatives, backed up by traditional Volvo functionality, the XC60 blends the qualities of a SUV with the style of a passenger car.

Steve Mattin, Volvo Cars Design Director says, “The new XC60 is the boldest crossover so far… this car is charged with more emotive form and [...]

Photo: Toyota Kluger receives five-star safety rating

Toyota Kluger receives five-star safety rating

October 12th, 2008  |  by autofile  |  published in Featured, News

One of Australia’s top selling family four wheel drives, the Toyota Kluger, has received a five-star safety rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program – Australia’s leading independent vehicle safety advocate.
The Kluger received a five-star rating following a series of crash tests under ANCAP’s independent testing regime. These published tests demonstrate the relative crash [...]

Photo: New BMW night vision system detects pedestrians

New BMW night vision system detects pedestrians

August 15th, 2008  |  by autofile  |  published in News

Pedestrian safety will be further improved in Australia when the new BMW 7 Series arrives next year.
BMW is the first car maker in the world to introduce a Night Vision system which can also detect pedestrians on or near the road and warn drivers.
“According to official statistics, 43 percent of fatal Australian accidents occur at [...]


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