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Safety Most Scots think rest of UK should match their lower drink-drive limit

Most Scots think rest of UK should match their lower drink-drive limit

It's five years since Scotland lowered its limit in line with other European countries.
By James Fossdyke Dec 09, 2019
Safety Drivers would avoid getting cars serviced for fear of costly repairs

Drivers would avoid getting cars serviced for fear of costly repairs

A quarter of UK drivers are so scared of big bills they would skip services.
By James Fossdyke Dec 09, 2019
Technology Pirelli just announced a tyre that connects to the Internet

Pirelli just announced a tyre that connects to the Internet

It won’t read you the daily news but it will keep you safe.
By Matthew Crisara Dec 07, 2019
Technology Porsche developing trick stability software using four-motor E-SUV

Porsche developing trick stability software using four-motor E-SUV

It can monitor vehicle parameters and make adjustments quicker than current stability control systems.
By Christopher Smith Dec 06, 2019
Safety Porsche Taycan gets 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating

Porsche Taycan gets 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating

Porsche Taycan has received 5-stars, without any spectacularly high notes in particular categories.
By Mark Kane Dec 05, 2019
Safety Updated Tesla Model X scores high in Euro NCAP crash tests

Updated Tesla Model X scores high in Euro NCAP crash tests

Tesla Model X takes home a 5-star Euro NCAP rating and stellar scores in two categories: Safety Assist and Adult Occupant
By Mark Kane Dec 05, 2019
Motorcycles UK considers radar-fitted signs to reduce motorcycle crashes

UK considers radar-fitted signs to reduce motorcycle crashes

Are they safer, or distracting?
By Kate Murphy Dec 04, 2019
00:59 Crashes / Wrecks Mitsubishi L200 crash test looks scary without airbags

Mitsubishi L200 crash test looks scary without airbags

Airbags alone won’t help the truck receive a five-star rating, though.
By Anthony Alaniz Dec 03, 2019
Safety RAC launches its first child car seat

RAC launches its first child car seat

The seat is supposed to make it easier for parents to get kids in and out of the car.
By James Fossdyke Dec 02, 2019
Safety 77,000 breakdowns expected this weekend as winter bites

77,000 breakdowns expected this weekend as winter bites

That's 18 a minute between Saturday and Monday.
By James Fossdyke Nov 29, 2019
Safety 23 under-18s injured every week in 20 mph zones

23 under-18s injured every week in 20 mph zones

That's 3,700 in just three years.
By James Fossdyke Nov 29, 2019
Safety Distracted drivers were involved in more than 3,000 crashes last year

Distracted drivers were involved in more than 3,000 crashes last year

Almost 100 people were killed as a result.
By James Fossdyke Nov 27, 2019
Safety Car supermarket chain launches designated driver rewards programme

Car supermarket chain launches designated driver rewards programme

The scheme will run at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham.
By James Fossdyke Nov 25, 2019
Safety Drivers unaware of

Drivers unaware of 'Dutch reach' despite Highway Code pledge

The door-opening technique is designed to improve road safety.
By James Fossdyke Nov 25, 2019
Safety Medicines warning issued as

Medicines warning issued as 'cold and flu season' arrives

GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to be careful their remedies don't break the law.
By James Fossdyke Nov 22, 2019
Safety These are the ten worst cities for drivers in the world

These are the ten worst cities for drivers in the world

Plus, the ten best cities for driving across the globe.
By Anthony Karr Nov 21, 2019
Safety Speed awareness courses work, new research suggests

Speed awareness courses work, new research suggests

Re-offending rates fall slightly after drivers take the remedial courses.
By James Fossdyke Nov 21, 2019
Safety One in 10 Brits has crashed while driving at night

One in 10 Brits has crashed while driving at night

Six in 10 would take other forms of transport to avoid driving at night.
By James Fossdyke Nov 20, 2019
02:20 Crashes / Wrecks Nissan Leaf side crash test looks brutal

Nissan Leaf side crash test looks brutal

The test was conducted at 75 km/h (47 mph).
By Adrian Padeanu Nov 18, 2019
Safety FIA Smart Driving Challenge: The safest, most efficient driver wins

FIA Smart Driving Challenge: The safest, most efficient driver wins

The contest relies on artificial intelligence to analyse driver behaviours and determine a winner.
By Adrian Padeanu Nov 18, 2019
Safety New Mazda and Mercedes SUVs earn top marks in Euro NCAP crash tests

New Mazda and Mercedes SUVs earn top marks in Euro NCAP crash tests

The Mazda CX-30 achieved an almost-perfect score for adult occupant protection.
By James Fossdyke Nov 15, 2019
Safety 13,000 drivers convicted of hand-held phone use every year

13,000 drivers convicted of hand-held phone use every year

That's an average of more than three drivers every two hours.
By James Fossdyke Nov 15, 2019
09:43 Safety Video shows differences between cheap and expensive snow tyres

Video shows differences between cheap and expensive snow tyres

You get what you pay for.
By Christopher Smith Nov 14, 2019
Safety Motorists need 60 weeks behind the wheel to become

Motorists need 60 weeks behind the wheel to become 'good drivers'

But the average learner only gets 40-50 hours of practice before their test.
By James Fossdyke Nov 12, 2019
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