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Recalls Volvo’s largest-ever recall affects 2.2 million cars globally

Volvo’s largest-ever recall affects 2.2 million cars globally

Ironically, the recall has something to do with seat belts.
By Jacob Oliva 12m ago
Safety Drivers urged to avoid MoT rush by booking early

Drivers urged to avoid MoT rush by booking early

The RAC is expecting a backlog as drivers take advantage of six-month MoT extensions for Covid-19.
By James Fossdyke 9h ago
Safety 2020 BMW 330e PHEV catches fire while charging in Czech Republic

2020 BMW 330e PHEV catches fire while charging in Czech Republic

The incident occurred while the car was being charged at a dealership in Prague.
By Andrei Nedelea 23h ago
Safety Drivers warned after 46,000 unsecured loads found on English motorways

Drivers warned after 46,000 unsecured loads found on English motorways

The warning comes ahead of lockdown lifting this weekend.
By James Fossdyke 01 July 2020
Safety Six-month coronavirus MoT extensions to end as lockdown is lifted

Six-month coronavirus MoT extensions to end as lockdown is lifted

The move has been welcomed by motoring organisations and maintenance firms.
By James Fossdyke 30 June 2020
Safety Convertible cars are actually safer than hardtops, says study

Convertible cars are actually safer than hardtops, says study

There are fewer deaths and injuries in droptops versus a fixed-roof vehicle.
By Chris Bruce 25 June 2020
Safety Mini Cooper SE moose test result is good, but no match for Cooper S or BMW i3

Mini Cooper SE moose test result is good, but no match for Cooper S or BMW i3

Its results are good for a front-wheel-drive electric car, but the regular petrol version performed better.
By Andrei Nedelea 24 June 2020
Safety MoT tests down by 5m in April and May amid six-month extensions

MoT tests down by 5m in April and May amid six-month extensions

Industry players fear it could allow unsafe cars on the road.
By James Fossdyke 24 June 2020
Government GEM demands more from the UK government regarding road safety

GEM demands more from the UK government regarding road safety

Road deaths have risen slightly in the last decade.
By Dominik Wilde 23 June 2020
Safety HGV MoTs will recommence from next week after three-month delay

HGV MoTs will recommence from next week after three-month delay

July 4 will see tests return after coronavirus halted proceedings.
By James Fossdyke 23 June 2020
Safety Here's why Volvo is limiting all new cars to 112 mph

Here's why Volvo is limiting all new cars to 112 mph

Does it really make sense?
By Anthony Karr 20 June 2020
Safety Drivers warned against phone use during post-lockdown homeworking

Drivers warned against phone use during post-lockdown homeworking

The calls come as the lockdown continues to ease.
By James Fossdyke 17 June 2020
Celebrity / Entertainment Tesla Model 3 saves music artist Steve Lacy in head-on drunk driver crash

Tesla Model 3 saves music artist Steve Lacy in head-on drunk driver crash

We'll never know if the Model 3 saved Lacy's life, but the car is destroyed and he seems just fine.
By Steven Loveday 16 June 2020
Industry Tesla Model S listed among the 15 least reliable cars in the UK

Tesla Model S listed among the 15 least reliable cars in the UK

That is what Carwow stated in a recent video.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 16 June 2020
Safety Drivers urged to take care as new road layouts arrive in London

Drivers urged to take care as new road layouts arrive in London

The changes are supposed to improve safety after reports of speeding during lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 16 June 2020
Safety 14 million British drivers check their car once a year or less

14 million British drivers check their car once a year or less

One in 10 drivers never carries out any vehicle checks.
By James Fossdyke 15 June 2020
Safety Are Tesla vehicles the most dangerous cars on the road?

Are Tesla vehicles the most dangerous cars on the road?

This is certainly something some people would like you to believe.
By Steven Loveday 12 June 2020
Safety English councils get new powers to fine drivers parking in cycle lanes

English councils get new powers to fine drivers parking in cycle lanes

The government hopes the move will improve safety for cyclists.
By James Fossdyke 12 June 2020
Safety Just one in seven drivers will make 'full use' of MOT extensions

Just one in seven drivers will make 'full use' of MOT extensions

RAC figures show roughly half have had their vehicle checked as usual during lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 11 June 2020
Technology Skoda shows off tech that stops drivers opening doors into cyclists

Skoda shows off tech that stops drivers opening doors into cyclists

It'll debut on high-end versions of the new Octavia.
By James Fossdyke 11 June 2020
Safety Four in 10 drivers fear catching coronavirus from a petrol pump

Four in 10 drivers fear catching coronavirus from a petrol pump

And that number rises noticeably among high-risk people and taxi drivers.
By James Fossdyke 09 June 2020
Safety Self-driving cars will eliminate just one-third of crashes - study

Self-driving cars will eliminate just one-third of crashes - study

Automakers will need to prioritise safety over speed and convenience.
By Anthony Alaniz 07 June 2020
Safety Safest car parks in Britain revealed

Safest car parks in Britain revealed

New research from uSwitch has revealed the best places to park your car.
By Dominik Wilde 04 June 2020
Crashes / Wrecks Watch Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot crash into overturned lorry

Watch Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot crash into overturned lorry

The driver attempted to brake at the last second, but it was too late.
By Eric Loveday 02 June 2020
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