European ESC discrepancies noted
Despite recommending electronic stability control (ESC) be made compulsory for all vehicles in Europe, the New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) has found discrepancies in the level of standard fit across the continent.
Research carried out by the group indicates ESC is often unavailable in Ireland, Malta and Greece, whereas it is most often fitted as standard in Denmark, Sweden and Germany.
The study also reveals executive cars have a high level of standard fitment in all countries, while smaller models still have a much lower level and the technology is more likely to be fitted to expensive, premium brands than to cheaper models.
Michiel van Ratingen, secretary general of Euro NCAP, said: "Considering that ESC is the most effective safety device since the seat belt, no car buyer should have to bargain over it.
"A greater effort to make ESC fitment standard across the board is required."
This week, British and Irish ministers put together a deal to prevent disqualified motorists from driving in the two countries. 
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