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03:40 Safety Ford Fiesta doesn't like to turn in the moose test

Ford Fiesta doesn't like to turn in the moose test

The testers concluded that the result was due to the hatchback's tyres.
By Brian Potter 26 June 2022
Safety It's 2022 but the Lada Granta Classic is built without airbags and ABS

It's 2022 but the Lada Granta Classic is built without airbags and ABS

It's also missing the electronic stability control system and seat belt pretensioners.
By Brian Potter 21 June 2022
1:03:06 Industry Elon Musk suggests self-driving is make-it-or-break-it tech for Tesla

Elon Musk suggests self-driving is make-it-or-break-it tech for Tesla

Musk says if Tesla can solve full self-driving, the company will be very valuable, but if not, it will be basically worthless.
By Brian Potter 16 June 2022
Recalls Ford halts Mustang Mach-E deliveries: Recall remedy expected next month

Ford halts Mustang Mach-E deliveries: Recall remedy expected next month

Ford has instructed dealers not to demonstrate or deliver any new in-stock vehicles involved in the recall.
By Brian Potter 15 June 2022
03:00 Safety BMW X3 bounces and slides its way through the moose test

BMW X3 bounces and slides its way through the moose test

The German SAV performed well in the dreaded safety test.
By Jacob Oliva 11 June 2022
01:03 Crashes / Wrecks Jeep Wrangler flips over, again, in new 2022 IIHS crash test

Jeep Wrangler flips over, again, in new 2022 IIHS crash test

It also received a Marginal score in the side crash test.
By Brian Potter 03 June 2022
Safety 82 percent of European drivers don't keep eyes on road, says survey

82 percent of European drivers don't keep eyes on road, says survey

Around 75 percent also reported using their phones while driving, but that number includes GPS use.
By Brian Potter 03 June 2022
Safety Kia EV6 receives 5-Star safety rating from Euro NCAP

Kia EV6 receives 5-Star safety rating from Euro NCAP

The results are comparable with the previously tested Hyundai Ioniq 5.
By Brian Potter 26 May 2022
Safety Volvo C40 Recharge gets 5-Star safety rating in Euro NCAP tests

Volvo C40 Recharge gets 5-Star safety rating in Euro NCAP tests

The model shines in occupant safety and driver-assist systems.
By Brian Potter 26 May 2022
00:15 Safety Tesla Model 3 owner provides details on recent EV fire

Tesla Model 3 owner provides details on recent EV fire

A Tesla Model 3 caught fire while parked, right after the owner cancelled plans to drive it to a dinner party.
By Brian Potter 25 May 2022
12:24 Safety Tesla Model Y catches fire while driving, driver struggled to escape

Tesla Model Y catches fire while driving, driver struggled to escape

Tesla fires are very few and far between, but they still exist.
By Brian Potter 24 May 2022
09:41 Crashes / Wrecks Watch police officer crash into Tesla Model S Plaid

Watch police officer crash into Tesla Model S Plaid

The Model S Plaid's free built-in dashcam and Sentry Mode feature prove the Tesla driver's innocence.
By Brian Potter 24 May 2022
Safety UK: Motorway authority claims it's on course to meet safety targets

UK: Motorway authority claims it's on course to meet safety targets

National Highways says its improvements to the smart motorway network will be delivered on time.
By James Fossdyke 17 May 2022
03:15 Safety Kind citizens stop rolling car after driver suffers medical emergency

Kind citizens stop rolling car after driver suffers medical emergency

Numerous people saved the day when this Mazda drifted into a busy Florida intersection.
By Brian Potter 16 May 2022
Safety Dacia Jogger delivers as expected for a budget car in the moose test

Dacia Jogger delivers as expected for a budget car in the moose test

Not terrible, not great.
By Anthony Karr 14 May 2022
Safety Statistically, Tesla car fires are less and less frequent

Statistically, Tesla car fires are less and less frequent

The company reports that fire incidents are 11x lower for Tesla vehicles than the average vehicle in the US.
By Brian Potter 11 May 2022
03:59 Safety 2022 Lexus NX 350h experiences understeer in the moose test

2022 Lexus NX 350h experiences understeer in the moose test

The NX 350h does well in the slalom in this video.
By Brian Potter 07 May 2022
04:03 Safety Mini Countryman Plug-In Hybrid is a master in the moose test

Mini Countryman Plug-In Hybrid is a master in the moose test

In this test, the plug-in hybrid Mini crossover is at the top of the class.
By Brian Potter 02 May 2022
Safety UK: Drivers 'see red' after being stuck at green lights for three seconds

UK: Drivers 'see red' after being stuck at green lights for three seconds

RAC says inattentiveness at traffic lights is a real issue.
By James Fossdyke 25 April 2022
12:03 Safety See how Tesla Autopilot reacts in extreme situations and crashes

See how Tesla Autopilot reacts in extreme situations and crashes

It's interesting to see Tesla Autopilot put to the test over and over in difficult scenarios.
By Brian Potter 18 April 2022
Autonomous Cars Toyota follows Tesla in developing a vision-based self-driving system

Toyota follows Tesla in developing a vision-based self-driving system

The automotive brand hopes to use low-cost cameras to collect data and "train" the system for real-world driving.
By Brian Potter 14 April 2022
Safety UK government proposes rehabilitation schemes for drug-drivers

UK government proposes rehabilitation schemes for drug-drivers

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says rehabilitation will prevent reoffending.
By James Fossdyke 12 April 2022
Safety Fifth of UK drivers still unaware of January Highway Code changes

Fifth of UK drivers still unaware of January Highway Code changes

IAM RoadSmart estimates more than seven million drivers could have no idea about changes introduced in January.
By James Fossdyke 07 April 2022
Safety Number of sub-standard UK road bridges continues to rise

Number of sub-standard UK road bridges continues to rise

Almost 40 bridges in the UK are classified as "partially collapsed".
By James Fossdyke 05 April 2022
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