Euro NCAP Find that Dacia Lodgy Dissapoints while 14 Other New Cars Score Five Stars

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/12/euro-ncap-find-that-dacia-lodgy.html"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oyXnTcuWmSU/ULuA4p08CTI/AAAAAAAKeOg/mproMgq7Oq4/s1600/Euro-NCAP-2012-December.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a><br><font face="Verdana">The safety gurus at the European New Car Assessment Program (</font><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/EuroNCAP"><font face="Verdana">Euro NCAP</font></a><font face="Verdana">), an independent organization that assesses and scores vehicle safety, have released a new round of scores for 15 new models, many of which were presented at the </font><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/09/carscoops-to-z-guide-to-2012-paris.html"><font face="Verdana">recent Paris Motor Show</font></a><font face="Verdana">. </font> <p><font face="Verdana">With one exception, the new </font><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/03/dacias-affordable-and-roomy-lodgy-mpv.html"><font face="Verdana">Dacia Lodgy minivan</font></a><font face="Verdana"> that Euro NCAP said "budgets on safety" as it was rated with a mediocre three stars out of five, all other cars tested were awarded five stars. </font> <p><font face="Verdana">Euro NCAP criticized the Renault Group's decision to not offer the electronic stability control (ESC) as standard equipment on the Lodgy, while also noting that the Dacia model scored poorly for pedestrian and child protection. </font> </p></p><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/12/euro-ncap-find-that-dacia-lodgy.html#more">Read more »</a>

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EuroNCAP Tests New Audi A3, Ford B-MAX, Isuzu D-Max, Kia Cee'd, Renault Clio and Volvo V40

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/08/euroncap-tests-new-audi-a3-ford-b-max.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5782072047142984914" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nenlynW8ubM/UD4L5GOsXNI/AAAAAAAIwTA/bPev9nJrm8A/s800/Renault-Clio-2013.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border: 1px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a><br><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Six brand new models including the 2013 Audi A3 hatchback , Ford B-MAX minivan, Isuzu D-Max pickup truck, <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/04/kia-drops-mega-photo-gallery-of-2012.html">Kia Cee’d hatch</a>, Renault Clio supermini and Volvo V40 premium compact have undergone <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/EuroNCAP">safety tests by Euro NCAP</a> and all but one of the vehicles assessed received the full five-star rating. </span> <p></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The most impressive results came from the new Volvo V40 five-door hatchback that not only achieved five stars but also became Euro NCAP’s all-time top scorer in its segment. </span> </p><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/08/euroncap-tests-new-audi-a3-ford-b-max.html#more">Read more »</a>

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Six brand new models including the 2013 Audi A3 hatchback , Ford B-MAX minivan, Isuzu D-Max pickup truck, Kia Cee’d hatch , Renault Clio sup...

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New BMW 3-Series, Hyundai i30, Mazda CX-5 and Peugeot 208 Shine in Euro NCAP Crash Tests

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05/new-bmw-3-series-hyundai-i30-mazda-cx-5.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5745724316240564466" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-axwJ5gB-rCo/T7zp0s7X0PI/AAAAAAAHsi4/IQ0LfnQcvMY/s800/BMW-1-Euro-NCAP-1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a><br><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The new <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05/bmw-announces-new-316i-320i.html">BMW 3-Series sedan</a>, Hyundai i30 compact hatchback, Mazda CX-5 crossover and Peugeot 208 supermini are the latest cars to be evaluated by <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/EuroNCAP">Euro NCAP</a>, the organization charged with crash-testing Europe's vehicles. </span> <p></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">All four models achieved a maximum five-star rating with Euro NCAP officials pointing out that carmakers have made significant improvements in the area of pedestrian protection. </span> </p><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05/new-bmw-3-series-hyundai-i30-mazda-cx-5.html#more">Read more »</a>

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The new BMW 3-Series sedan , Hyundai i30 compact hatchback, Mazda CX-5 crossover and Peugeot 208 supermini are the latest cars to be evaluat...

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Euro NCAP Says Jeep Compass "Disappoints", Honda Civic "Impresses" in Latest Crash Tests

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/euro-ncap-says-jeep-compass-honda-civic.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711990215182498834" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X7O9JMnm0eY/T0UQ1lh1vBI/AAAAAAAGxao/2vham93rX-s/s800/Jeep-Compass-Euro-NCAP-%2523.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a><br><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The latest results from Euro NCAP, which is equivalent to the IIHS in North America, brings good news for some, and bad news for others.</span> <p></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The two vehicles tested by the European body are the new <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/11/honda-publishes-mega-gallery-with-140.html">2012 Honda Civic 5-door</a> hatchback and the redesigned Jeep Compass crossover. </span> </p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Starting with the good news, Honda's compact model was awarded the maximum five star rating, achieving high scores in all areas of assessment and putting it on a par with the top models in its category. </span> </p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Euro NCAP said that the passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal impact while the car scored maximum points in the side barrier test. It also offered adequate protection in the more severe side pole impact, and scored top points for the protection it offered to pedestrians. </span> </p><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/euro-ncap-says-jeep-compass-honda-civic.html#more">Read more »</a>

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