Rachel Williamson is a science and business journalist, who focuses on climate change-related health and environmental issues.

Hyundai Elexio scores 5 stars for safety, despite risk to pedestrians from SUVs

The Elexio SUV generally scored well by Australian vehicle safety standards, except for the threat the new electric SUV poses to other road users.

Sub-$40,000 electric MG4 gets five star safety rating under new protocols

Upcoming MG4 electric hatchback becomes the first MG to receive a five star safety rating in recent years.

The ATTO 3 quickly became one of Australia's most popular cars, due partly to the fact that it's the cheapest new entrant on the market.

Kia's pure electric EV6 secures five star rating from Australian auto safety testing firm ANCAP.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Volvo XC40 Recharge both get five gold stars from the national car safety body ANCAP.

Two of out three of Australia's independently ranked safest cars are electric vehicles, and both of those are Teslas.

Tesla Model 3 receives top ANCAP safety rating in Australia, joins 5-star ratings in US and Europe.