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Technology Brembo launching brake discs with mirror finish

Brembo launching brake discs with mirror finish

Brembo positions them as being great for EVs.
By Chris Bruce 17 September 2020
Safety Toyota Yaris gets five-star Euro NCAP crash rating despite tougher test

Toyota Yaris gets five-star Euro NCAP crash rating despite tougher test

The Audi e-tron Sportback and Renault Clio E-Tech also scored well.
By James Fossdyke 17 September 2020
Technology Charity wants dealers to familiarise drivers with infotainment systems

Charity wants dealers to familiarise drivers with infotainment systems

IAM Roadsmart says drivers' unfamiliarity with complex tech could cause accidents.
By James Fossdyke 03 September 2020
Safety Government to consider nationwide ban on pavement parking

Government to consider nationwide ban on pavement parking

The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation on the subject.
By James Fossdyke 02 September 2020
Safety Learner drivers find out 'what not to do' from their parents

Learner drivers find out 'what not to do' from their parents

Study from the AA suggests kids spot their parents' bad habits.
By James Fossdyke 01 September 2020
Safety 4.3 million risk driving illegally this autumn

4.3 million risk driving illegally this autumn

It's all down to the six-month MoT extensions doled out during lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 31 August 2020
Safety UK drink-drive crashes up slightly, but fatalities stay level

UK drink-drive crashes up slightly, but fatalities stay level

RAC claims the figures show more needs to be done.
By James Fossdyke 31 August 2020
Safety Ford trials tech in UK to help foresee traffic incidents

Ford trials tech in UK to help foresee traffic incidents

Up to 700 passenger and commercial vehicles will be voluntarily connected across Oxfordshire and London over 18 months.
By Dominik Wilde 21 August 2020
Crashes / Wrecks Watch Tesla Model 3 smash into gated car park: Unintended acceleration?

Watch Tesla Model 3 smash into gated car park: Unintended acceleration?

That’s what the driver apparently said, but we need our Chinese readers to help with this.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 20 August 2020
Safety Ford's custom tyres help the RNLI spread water safety messages

Ford's custom tyres help the RNLI spread water safety messages

The tyres print useful water safety advice on sandy beaches.
By James Fossdyke 19 August 2020
Safety Speeding incidents triple during lockdown

Speeding incidents triple during lockdown

New analysis suggests quieter roads enabled drivers to go faster.
By James Fossdyke 19 August 2020
Safety Track test dhows differences between Michelin Cup 2 and R

Track test dhows differences between Michelin Cup 2 and R

How to improve on perfection?
By Matthew Crisara 18 August 2020
Safety Delayed whiplash reforms have cost drivers a massive £1.3 billion

Delayed whiplash reforms have cost drivers a massive £1.3 billion

The new rules should have come in earlier this year.
By James Fossdyke 18 August 2020
Crashes / Wrecks Tesla Collision Avoidance System allegedly swerves to avoid massive crash

Tesla Collision Avoidance System allegedly swerves to avoid massive crash

This has got to be one of the best saves we’ve ever seen this system perform.
By Andrei Nedelea 17 August 2020
Safety Ford Kuga PHEV sales halted for fire risk: Owners told not to charge

Ford Kuga PHEV sales halted for fire risk: Owners told not to charge

Owners of vehicles produced before June 26, 2020 should not charge their batteries.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 12 August 2020
Safety Poll suggests over half UK drivers have used six-month MoT extensions

Poll suggests over half UK drivers have used six-month MoT extensions

Less worryingly, 72 percent of those say they have been maintaining their vehicles.
By James Fossdyke 12 August 2020
Safety BMW M235i Gran Coupe faces the moose test

BMW M235i Gran Coupe faces the moose test

Some cones were harmed in the making of this film.
By Matthew Crisara 09 August 2020
Safety 12 tyre brands for everyday use tested in detailed video review

12 tyre brands for everyday use tested in detailed video review

Grip isn’t everything.
By Matthew Crisara 06 August 2020
Safety Campaigners demand action after little improvement in road safety

Campaigners demand action after little improvement in road safety

Safety groups say progress has stalled over past few years.
By James Fossdyke 03 August 2020
Safety Speed limits to rise through motorway roadworks

Speed limits to rise through motorway roadworks

The limit will rise from 50 to 60 mph.
By James Fossdyke 28 July 2020
Technology Tyre torture test: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 vs Pirelli and Goodyear

Tyre torture test: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 vs Pirelli and Goodyear

Which hardcore track tyre is the best?
By Christopher Smith 24 July 2020
Safety Government to ban old tyres on buses and trucks in bid to up safety

Government to ban old tyres on buses and trucks in bid to up safety

Tyres over 10 years old will be banned from this autumn.
By James Fossdyke 23 July 2020
Safety Watch £50 roll bar crash-tested by dropping a Mazda MX-5 on its head

Watch £50 roll bar crash-tested by dropping a Mazda MX-5 on its head

This won't end well.
By Christopher Smith 22 July 2020
Safety Top tips for safer travel in Europe this summer

Top tips for safer travel in Europe this summer

GEM is back with more tips, this time for driving abroad during a global pandemic.
By Dominik Wilde 21 July 2020
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