Sep 2, 2024
Behind the Stars: Understanding Vehicle Safety with ANCAP CEO
Carla Hoorweg
In this episode, Ben welcomes Carla to discuss her journey with
ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program), celebrating its 30
years of leading vehicle safety. Carla shares her diverse
background and explains how ANCAP operates in an independent,
non-regulatory space to set benchmarks for vehicle
safety.
The evolution of ANCAP from facing industry pushback to becoming an
essential factor in car manufacturing and consumer decision-making
is highlighted. The discussion covers everything from the
importance of crash test dummies and various testing methodologies
to the impact of advanced technologies like autonomous emergency
braking and vehicle submergence capabilities.
Carla emphasizes the critical role of consumer awareness and how
ANCAP uses social media to reach potential car buyers. The
conversation also touches on the future of vehicle safety,
including autonomous driving and post-crash technologies, and the
integration of similar programs worldwide.
For more detailed information and resources, listeners are
encouraged to visit ANCAP's comprehensive website and YouTube
channel.
In this episode:
⦁ Carla's Background and ANCAP Involvement
⦁ ANCAP's Evolution and Achievements
⦁ Consumer Awareness and Safety Ratings
⦁ Global Safety Standards and Comparisons
⦁ Crash Test Dummies and Testing Methodology
⦁ Motorcycle Safety and Future Technologies
⦁ Challenges and Future of Vehicle Safety
Useful Links:
ANCAP Website: https://www.ancap.com.au/
ANCAP on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ancapcrashtests
ANCAP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ANCAPsafetyratings