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Safety Three in four UK drivers oppose proposed switch from annual MOT

Three in four UK drivers oppose proposed switch from annual MOT

The government is looking at increasing the permitted time between tests to two years.
By James Fossdyke 1m ago
08:41 Safety See 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV struggle with speed in a surprising moose test

See 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV struggle with speed in a surprising moose test

The small SUV shares its underpinnings with the Hyundai Tucson PHEV, but it doesn't have the same moves.
By Brian Potter 26 March 2023
Safety Toyota developing new safety systems that work better with driver assists

Toyota developing new safety systems that work better with driver assists

Toyota has addressed changes in people's posture when using driver-assist systems.
By Brian Potter 25 March 2023
Safety Drivers largely in favour of retaining current MOT rules, study shows

Drivers largely in favour of retaining current MOT rules, study shows

Industry survey suggests government plans to reduce safety testing frequency are unpopular with drivers.
By James Fossdyke 24 March 2023
Safety Skoda UK trials train warning tech after almost 100 near misses a year

Skoda UK trials train warning tech after almost 100 near misses a year

More than 1,000 drivers cross level crossings when it is unsafe every year.
By James Fossdyke 15 March 2023
Safety Tesla Model 3 crushed by falling tree, occupants okay

Tesla Model 3 crushed by falling tree, occupants okay

Tesla touts the safety of its EVs, and it seems time and time again the vehicles keep people safe in some of the worst situations.
By Brian Potter 14 March 2023
Safety UK: Brake and tyre issues cause most 'dangerous' MOT failures

UK: Brake and tyre issues cause most 'dangerous' MOT failures

But light, indicator and reflector problems are the most common overall cause of MOT failures.
By James Fossdyke 14 March 2023
11:18 Crashes / Wrecks Check out this Tesla Model 3 totalled by teenage driver in rear-end crash

Check out this Tesla Model 3 totalled by teenage driver in rear-end crash

The Tesla owner's girlfriend suffered from a non-life-threatening injury. Everyone else walked away, but the car was a complete loss.
By Brian Potter 13 March 2023
Safety Watch Tesla Model 3 Standard Range perform flawless moose test

Watch Tesla Model 3 Standard Range perform flawless moose test

The car had no issues completing the test, even when fully loaded to its gross weight limit.
By Brian Potter 13 March 2023
Safety Tesla CEO Elon Musk: Next-gen EV to run mostly in autonomous mode

Tesla CEO Elon Musk: Next-gen EV to run mostly in autonomous mode

Musk was careful with his words, not calling the EV "autonomous," but saying it will operate "almost entirely in autonomous mode.”
By Brian Potter 09 March 2023
Safety Watch Smart Brabus #1 fail the moose test spectacularly

Watch Smart Brabus #1 fail the moose test spectacularly

Driving it looks like a lot of fun but it's probably not that safe.
By Brian Potter 07 March 2023
Safety Hyundai Tucson PHEV is surprisingly quick in the moose test

Hyundai Tucson PHEV is surprisingly quick in the moose test

It turns out a heavy hybrid SUV can be fun behind the wheel.
By Anthony Karr 04 March 2023
Safety Tesla and Elon Musk sued related to misleading self-driving claims

Tesla and Elon Musk sued related to misleading self-driving claims

Tesla shareholders filed a class-action lawsuit suggesting the company misrepresented the abilities of Autopilot and Full Self-Driving.
By Brian Potter 02 March 2023
14:07 Safety See which of 13 popular summer tyres perform best in comparison video

See which of 13 popular summer tyres perform best in comparison video

There's a clear winner in the series of tests that aim to identify which one offers the best overall performance.
By Jacob Oliva 26 February 2023
Spy photos Tesla Model S and Model X spotted with new cameras, hardware

Tesla Model S and Model X spotted with new cameras, hardware

The models with the new hardware also have Tesla's new round steering wheel option, which wasn't previously shipping.
By Brian Potter 23 February 2023
08:40 Safety Mercedes EQE performs better than EQS in moose test

Mercedes EQE performs better than EQS in moose test

According to the testers, the smaller Mercedes EV was smoother when performing the safety manoeuvre.
By Brian Potter 21 February 2023
Safety

"Improvements" in safety after London gets 20mph limits

Transport for London says 20mph limits have made roads safer since their introduction in 2020.
By James Fossdyke 17 February 2023
Safety Hyundai and Kia debut software upgrade to make vehicles harder to steal

Hyundai and Kia debut software upgrade to make vehicles harder to steal

The update is available for some models now. More will get the upgrade in June 2023.
By Brian Potter 15 February 2023
Safety Half of UK drivers speed on 60mph country roads

Half of UK drivers speed on 60mph country roads

The RAC says limits around accident blackspots on rural roads should be reduced.
By James Fossdyke 15 February 2023
08:06 Safety Watch Nissan X-Trail e-Power hybrid understeer through the moose test

Watch Nissan X-Trail e-Power hybrid understeer through the moose test

It's a stable SUV, but in e-Power e-4orce guise it struggles to turn in emergency situations.
By Brian Potter 14 February 2023
Crashes / Wrecks NTSB: Deadly Tesla crash caused by high speed, intoxication, no Autopilot

NTSB: Deadly Tesla crash caused by high speed, intoxication, no Autopilot

A Tesla crashed into a tree in 2021 and caught fire, killing two people. The NTSB finds Tesla and its safety tech were not at fault.
By Brian Potter 10 February 2023
Safety Paris police report more than 400 e-scooter accidents in 2022

Paris police report more than 400 e-scooter accidents in 2022

While scooters are still considered a generally safe means of mobility, the growing number of accidents seems to be cause for concern.
By Brian Potter 10 February 2023
Safety Tesla replaces Model Y after steering wheel fell off, calls it

Tesla replaces Model Y after steering wheel fell off, calls it "goodwill"

It's crazy to think Tesla Service initially charged $104 for the repair, and Tesla still says there was no defect and it's not liable.
By Brian Potter 09 February 2023
Safety Suzuki Vitara is fast around the cones in the moose test

Suzuki Vitara is fast around the cones in the moose test

This is one stable and nimble small crossover.
By Brian Potter 07 February 2023
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