Latest crash tests: six makers tested - Introduction

Euro NCAP is the European body that tests all new cars sold in the EU, and it has just published the results of its latest tests today.

Six manufacturers submitted cars for testing. Hurtling down the test beds were the new Daihatsu Materia, the Honda Civic, Mazda 2, Mercedes C-Class, Renault Laguna and Volvo V70.

Read on to see how they fared.