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Safety Northern Ireland suspends MOTs amid concerns over vehicle lifts

Northern Ireland suspends MOTs amid concerns over vehicle lifts

MoTs for cars and light vans are having tests cancelled.
By James Fossdyke 10h ago
Safety Fifth of parents and grandparents don't always put kids in child seats

Fifth of parents and grandparents don't always put kids in child seats

The RAC says failing to put kids in child seats is "putting lives at risk".
By James Fossdyke 26 January 2020
Safety Massage seats could solve January blues, car maker claims

Massage seats could solve January blues, car maker claims

Cynics might say it's an attempt to sell options, but DS claims there's science to back it up.
By James Fossdyke 21 January 2020
Safety Two-thirds of people think drug-driving laws aren't properly enforced

Two-thirds of people think drug-driving laws aren't properly enforced

And six in 10 think the problem is getting worse.
By James Fossdyke 20 January 2020
Safety 7,000 drivers a year lose their licence over eyesight concerns

7,000 drivers a year lose their licence over eyesight concerns

That's the equivalent of more than 130 every week.
By James Fossdyke 10 January 2020
Safety Watch Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot avoid crash with distracted driver

Watch Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot avoid crash with distracted driver

Even in beta form, Autopilot prevents numerous crashes.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 06 January 2020
Safety Euro NCAP tests Ford Tourneo Custom PHEV: video

Euro NCAP tests Ford Tourneo Custom PHEV: video

Let's take a look at how the PHEV version crashes compared to the old 2012 non-plug-in model.
By Mark Kane 05 January 2020
Safety MG ZS EV gets 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating

MG ZS EV gets 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating

MG did its homework in terms of ZS EV safety.
By Mark Kane 03 January 2020
Safety Speeding makes up 84 percent of all motoring offences

Speeding makes up 84 percent of all motoring offences

And almost all speeding drivers are caught by cameras.
By James Fossdyke 03 January 2020
Safety Euro NCAP: VW e-up!, Skoda CITIGOe iV and SEAT Mii EV get only 3 stars

Euro NCAP: VW e-up!, Skoda CITIGOe iV and SEAT Mii EV get only 3 stars

Three stars for the triplets, but passive safety is not bad for occupants.
By Mark Kane 02 January 2020
Safety Football fans urged to take care when travelling over festive period

Football fans urged to take care when travelling over festive period

There will be a huge number of football matches in the UK over the next week.
By James Fossdyke 26 December 2019
Safety Unlicensed cabs are risk to life at Christmas, councils claim

Unlicensed cabs are risk to life at Christmas, councils claim

Authorities are urging people to make sure their taxi is licensed.
By James Fossdyke 25 December 2019
Safety London trials noise-emitting electric buses to improve safety

London trials noise-emitting electric buses to improve safety

The buses are designed to emit a noise that alerts people to their presence.
By James Fossdyke 24 December 2019
Safety Stay safe on the roads this Christmas with these tips

Stay safe on the roads this Christmas with these tips

GEM Motoring Assist wants to keep you happy on the roads this Christmas.
By Dominik Wilde 23 December 2019
Safety Half of drivers who need glasses don't wear them to drive - study

Half of drivers who need glasses don't wear them to drive - study

Survey of optometrists found worrying numbers of drivers hit the road without their glasses.
By James Fossdyke 20 December 2019
03:27 Safety 2020 VW Golf earns 5 stars from Euro NCAP despite major issue

2020 VW Golf earns 5 stars from Euro NCAP despite major issue

A "critical ejection risk to occupants" discovered by experts.
By Anthony Karr 19 December 2019
Safety Road safety group warns against Christmas quad bikes

Road safety group warns against Christmas quad bikes

Quad bikes can pose a serious risk to youngsters warns GEM Motoring Assist
By Dominik Wilde 19 December 2019
02:41 Safety See VW Passat Estate spectacularly fail moose test

See VW Passat Estate spectacularly fail moose test

The estate has a wiggly backside.
By Christopher Smith 17 December 2019
Safety Half of UK drivers would report a stranger about to drive while drunk

Half of UK drivers would report a stranger about to drive while drunk

But that drops to just two percent when a family member is involved...
By James Fossdyke 17 December 2019
Design Tesla Cybertruck not certifiable in Europe, says expert

Tesla Cybertruck not certifiable in Europe, says expert

Heavy modifications are needed so Tesla could sell the Cybertruck in the Old Continent.
By Jacob Oliva 16 December 2019
Patents Ferrari patent shows F1-derived halo for road cars

Ferrari patent shows F1-derived halo for road cars

More safety tech from the racing world is coming to the road.
By Matthew Crisara 16 December 2019
Safety Grapes will de-ice roads better than salt, new research says

Grapes will de-ice roads better than salt, new research says

Not just something heard through the grapevine.
By Nico Ylanan 16 December 2019
Safety Zero-tolerance drink-drive limit would save 5,000 lives, report claims

Zero-tolerance drink-drive limit would save 5,000 lives, report claims

European Commission estimates a quarter of the 25,000 annual EU road deaths could be linked to alcohol.
By James Fossdyke 16 December 2019
Safety Be careful of flood damaged cars when buying second hand

Be careful of flood damaged cars when buying second hand

Water damaged cars are flooding the market.
By Dominik Wilde 13 December 2019
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