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Safety Motorists fear 'rusty' drivers as traffic levels return to normal

Motorists fear 'rusty' drivers as traffic levels return to normal

Three-quarters worry about other drivers' competence after lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 16 June 2021
Technology Continental and Deutsche Telekom develop predictive crash system

Continental and Deutsche Telekom develop predictive crash system

My crystal ball says, “hit the brakes!”.
By Dustin Wheelen 11 June 2021
Motorcycles Watch Kia nearly kill a biker in new commercial

Watch Kia nearly kill a biker in new commercial

Soulless.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 10 June 2021
Technology UK: Just one in 10 would feel safe in a self-driving car survey suggests

UK: Just one in 10 would feel safe in a self-driving car survey suggests

And just 12 percent would consider owning an autonomous vehicle.
By James Fossdyke 10 June 2021
Safety Watch how Tesla Autopilot allegedly saved this Tesla owner's life

Watch how Tesla Autopilot allegedly saved this Tesla owner's life

According to this Tesla owner, the Autopilot technology avoided a crash in a truly amazing way.
By Steven Loveday 07 June 2021
Crashes / Wrecks UK: Tesla Model 3 gets crushed with concrete blocks

UK: Tesla Model 3 gets crushed with concrete blocks

The Model 3's windscreen was destroyed, and the front of the car was crushed, but the occupants were virtually unharmed.
By Steven Loveday 03 June 2021
Safety Watch Genesis G80, GV80 crash their way to 5-star Euro NCAP rating

Watch Genesis G80, GV80 crash their way to 5-star Euro NCAP rating

Everything's ready for the brand's European launch.
By Anthony Karr 28 May 2021
Safety Police HGVs help to stop almost 20,000 vehicles in six years

Police HGVs help to stop almost 20,000 vehicles in six years

The vehicles give police an elevated view of vehicles on UK motorways.
By James Fossdyke 26 May 2021
Safety Londoners urged to watch out for each other to boost biker safety

Londoners urged to watch out for each other to boost biker safety

It comes as figures show demand for bikes is up by a third in the capital.
By James Fossdyke 25 May 2021
Safety Research shows UK road fatalities have fallen 20% during pandemic

Research shows UK road fatalities have fallen 20% during pandemic

The figures are based on data from UK police forces.
By James Fossdyke 25 May 2021
Motorcycles Italdesign patent reveals smart seatbelt system for motorcycles

Italdesign patent reveals smart seatbelt system for motorcycles

Strap in, this one’s going to be a bumpy ride.
By Dustin Wheelen 22 May 2021
Safety New deal to improve accident response in the West Midlands

New deal to improve accident response in the West Midlands

The deal is signed by emergency services and the organsiation in charge of English motorways.
By James Fossdyke 20 May 2021
Safety New data reveals country roads are most dangerous for young drivers

New data reveals country roads are most dangerous for young drivers

Roads in Kent and County Durham topped the list.
By James Fossdyke 17 May 2021
Crashes / Wrecks NHTSA to investigate fatal Tesla crash involving overturned truck

NHTSA to investigate fatal Tesla crash involving overturned truck

Steven Michael Hendrickson died on 5 May when he crashed into an overturned truck.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 14 May 2021
00:37 Safety We just learned about car fire blankets and are mesmerised

We just learned about car fire blankets and are mesmerised

No water or foam needed. Mostly.
By Anthony Alaniz 13 May 2021
Safety New guidance aims to prevent vans being used in terror attacks

New guidance aims to prevent vans being used in terror attacks

The guidance includes risk assessments and checks on drivers.
By James Fossdyke 13 May 2021
Safety Drivers back wider use of average speed cameras on motorways

Drivers back wider use of average speed cameras on motorways

That's despite more than half of motorists speeding on 70 mph roads.
By James Fossdyke 10 May 2021
Weird Can the Tesla Model Y's double-paned glass prevent theft?

Can the Tesla Model Y's double-paned glass prevent theft?

Two panes are better than one.
By Eric Loveday 02 May 2021
01:53 Safety Watch Fiat 500e Take On The Fearsome Moose Test

Watch Fiat 500e Take On The Fearsome Moose Test

A strong performance in difficult circumstances.
By Matthew Crisara 02 May 2021
Safety Ignoring repairs leaves UK motorists £10.7bn out of pocket

Ignoring repairs leaves UK motorists £10.7bn out of pocket

Churchill estimates almost six million drivers delayed repairing their car's brakes.
By James Fossdyke 30 April 2021
Safety UK government claims self-driving cars are coming in 2021

UK government claims self-driving cars are coming in 2021

But industry bodies say the DfT is playing fast and loose with its definition of "self-driving".
By James Fossdyke 29 April 2021
Safety Renault and Dacia to follow Volvo in limiting cars to 112 mph

Renault and Dacia to follow Volvo in limiting cars to 112 mph

Who's next?
By Anthony Karr 26 April 2021
Industry Estimated 1.86m drivers have not renewed MOTs after extensions

Estimated 1.86m drivers have not renewed MOTs after extensions

The Kwik Fit research draws on data from the DVSA.
By James Fossdyke 26 April 2021
Safety Consumer Reports shows you can trick Autopilot to leave driver's seat

Consumer Reports shows you can trick Autopilot to leave driver's seat

Here’s the video and the magazine’s concerns on how easy it was.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 23 April 2021
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