ANCAP safety rating revamp revealed for 2026, penalising ‘irritating’ tech and touch controls

New five-star safety rating rules will deduct points for overzealous lane-keep alerts, too many touch controls, and power door handles that don’t extend after a crash. Here’s what you need to know.Overzealous driver-assistance technology and touchscreen controls for basic vehicle functions will be marked down as part of a major overhaul of ANCAP five-star safety ratings due next year.New protocols introduced in 2026 – and set to run until the end of 2028 – will still be r