ANCAP takes action on annoying lane support systems

AutoExec Summary: The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has initiated a pilot research project to evaluate lane keep assist systems in vehicles, revealing a significant gap between ANCAP ratings and real-world driver experiences. The study found room for improvement in several cars, although specific brands were not disclosed. ANCAP plans to use these insights to refine future testing protocols. Issues with lane assist systems were highlighted in vehicles such as the GWM Tank 300 and Chery Omoda 5, despite their five-star ratings.

Brands mentioned: Volkswagen, Hyundai, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mitsubishi, GWM, Chery