New tests for 2014 : For the first time ever, EuroNCAP safety testing was updated to include the effectiveness of active safety technologies, such as
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New tests for 2014 : For the first time ever, EuroNCAP safety testing was updated to include the effectiveness of active safety technologies, such as autonomous emergency braking and other features that are designed to help drivers avoid having an accident, as well as the usual structural rigidity tests carried out by assessing the damage caused by a head-on and side-on impact at speed. Photo:AFP
1/6 New tests for 2014 : For the first time ever, EuroNCAP safety testing was updated to include the effectiveness of active safety technologies, such as autonomous emergency braking and other features that are designed to help drivers avoid having an accident, as well as the usual structural rigidity tests carried out by assessing the damage caused by a head-on and side-on impact at speed. Photo:AFP
2/6 Safest Supermini: the Skoda Fabia : One notable trend from this year's results is that smaller cars are beginning to lag behind their larger counterparts in their ability to achieve a five-star rating. The new Skoda Fabia, which topped the Supermini class with full marks, was the only vehicle in its category of the 14 tested over 2014 to achieve a five-star rating. Photo:AFP
3/6 Safest large family car: the Mercedes-Benz C-Class : Compare that with the fact that every new car in the large family car class managed to obtain five stars, with the latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class coming top of the pile. Photo:AFP
4/6 Safest small MPV: the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan : In the small MPV category only the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan managed to obtain a five-star safety rating with half of all small MPVs tested this year only managing to score three stars. Photo:AFP
5/6 Safest small family car: the Nissan Qashqai :The second-generation Nissan Qashqai took the top safety spot in the small family car category, while the new Land Rover Discovery Sport was named best in class in the small off-road 4x4 category. Photo:AFP
6/6 Safest small off-road 4x4: the Land Rover Discovery Sport : Euro NCAP's Secretary General, Michiel van Ratingen, said of the results: 'We congratulate those manufacturers whose cars are in our Best in Class list for last year. It shows a commitment to offer the highest levels of safety, which, nowadays, means active accident prevention as well as top-rate crash protection. As these technologies become more widespread and costs fall, we will see more manufacturers follow the example of the class leaders and offer the best all-round safety to all consumers. Photo:AFP
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