Press Release

A new, improved website is now available to consumers offering new car buyers access to a wide range of important safety information.

Hosted by ANCAP - the Australasian New Car Assessment Program - the new website can be found at www.ancap.com.au

"The RACT strongly recommends that new vehicle buyers explore the site before making their final decision on what car to buy," said the RACT's General Manager Public Policy and Communications, Vince Taskunas.

ANCAP crash tests new cars to determine occupant safety. The RACT is both a foundation member and funder of the program.

"The new site allows greater ease of access, simplified information on ANCAP's testing regime and vehicle safety, as well as a more sophisticated search tool," said Mr Taskunas.

"It's all about letting consumers choose the safest car for themselves and their family. One RACT member recently told us that they made a final decision on what car to buy by visiting the website. They had narrowed their choice to two evenly matched vehicles, and then found on the ANCAP site that one had more airbags".

ANCAP has recently entered into a five year funding partnership with the Commonwealth which will allow increased crash testing, more research into vehicle safety and safety technology, and increased collaboration with other Crash Assessment Programs around the world.

ANCAP is supported by the Australian government, all Australian and New Zealand motoring clubs, all Australian state governments, the New Zealand government, and other agencies.

ENDS 27 July 2010

For further information: please contact Vince Taskunas on 0417 005 647