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Safety Polestar 2 gets five-star Euro NCAP crash test safety rating

Polestar 2 gets five-star Euro NCAP crash test safety rating

The electric saloon scored well across the board.
By James Fossdyke 1h ago
Safety Ford's compact SUVs get new key tech to help reduce risk of theft

Ford's compact SUVs get new key tech to help reduce risk of theft

The technology is already offered on the Fiesta and Focus models.
By James Fossdyke 1h ago
Safety Damage to Jaguar I-PACE battery enclosure comes with huge repair bill

Damage to Jaguar I-PACE battery enclosure comes with huge repair bill

Almost half of the price of a new I-PACE... in the best case scenario.
By Mark Kane 02 March 2021
09:05 Technology High-performance all-season tyre test shows surprising results in snow

High-performance all-season tyre test shows surprising results in snow

And we have a clear winner.
By Chris Okula 01 March 2021
Motorcycles France banned lane splitting, so bikers started protesting

France banned lane splitting, so bikers started protesting

French study led to an official ban with punishments, angering many riders.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 26 February 2021
Safety London's 'congestion-cutting' lane rental roadworks scheme to grow

London's 'congestion-cutting' lane rental roadworks scheme to grow

It's hoped changes to the scheme will make it safer for vulnerable road users.
By James Fossdyke 26 February 2021
02:16 Safety Watch as Hong Kong police intercept 45 supercars for street racing

Watch as Hong Kong police intercept 45 supercars for street racing

You need to see this.
By Matthew Crisara 25 February 2021
Safety Hyundai announces massive battery recall for roughly 82,000 BEVs

Hyundai announces massive battery recall for roughly 82,000 BEVs

The BMS update probably does not solve the issue 100%, so they will replace all the batteries.
By Mark Kane 25 February 2021
Safety Watch woman chase 'runaway' Tesla: Turns out it was just summoned

Watch woman chase 'runaway' Tesla: Turns out it was just summoned

Until Tesla Smart Summon becomes popular, we might see such scenes more often.
By Mark Kane 23 February 2021
Safety Drivers urged to take care of their tyres during lockdown

Drivers urged to take care of their tyres during lockdown

Long periods of inactivity can impact the safety of a car's tyres.
By James Fossdyke 22 February 2021
Safety Speeding in UK now less acceptable than five years ago, research suggests

Speeding in UK now less acceptable than five years ago, research suggests

Acceptance of speeding on motorways has fallen since 2016, but four in 10 will still do up to 80 mph.
By James Fossdyke 19 February 2021
Safety Small increase in drink-driving deaths UK government data suggests

Small increase in drink-driving deaths UK government data suggests

But the Department for Transport says the increase is not "statistically significant".
By James Fossdyke 16 February 2021
Humour Why's this guy hitching a ride on the bonnet of a moving Tesla Model S?

Why's this guy hitching a ride on the bonnet of a moving Tesla Model S?

He didn't really want to ride like that, but the driver had a "different opinion."
By Mark Kane 15 February 2021
Safety New weather stations installed in UK to keep tabs on roads during winter

New weather stations installed in UK to keep tabs on roads during winter

Highways England says new equipment will help it make decisions on the strategic road network.
By James Fossdyke 12 February 2021
Safety Most motorists back 12-month training rule for learner drivers

Most motorists back 12-month training rule for learner drivers

Research suggests drivers want learners to spend longer with an instructor.
By James Fossdyke 11 February 2021
Safety Motorists told to 'postpone' journeys amid cold snap

Motorists told to 'postpone' journeys amid cold snap

GEM Motoring Assist says bad weather will only make travelling harder.
By James Fossdyke 10 February 2021
01:52 Safety Toyota GR Yaris moves like it was born to ace the moose test

Toyota GR Yaris moves like it was born to ace the moose test

How safe is the hot hatch in a tight situation?
By Jacob Oliva 08 February 2021
Safety Figures show UK motorists send 89 dashcam videos to police every day

Figures show UK motorists send 89 dashcam videos to police every day

One in four submissions leads to a successful prosecution.
By James Fossdyke 05 February 2021
Safety Road deaths down as Covid-19 pandemic cuts traffic

Road deaths down as Covid-19 pandemic cuts traffic

Figures show road deaths were down by half in April.
By James Fossdyke 29 January 2021
Autonomous Cars Three quarters of Brits would not 'feel safe' in a driverless car

Three quarters of Brits would not 'feel safe' in a driverless car

A third say they will never trust autonomous vehicles.
By James Fossdyke 28 January 2021
Safety Drivers urged to pay close attention to tyres as bad weather strikes

Drivers urged to pay close attention to tyres as bad weather strikes

Safety charity tells drivers to make sure their tyres are in tip-top condition.
By James Fossdyke 22 January 2021
Safety Data shows drop in collisions in 2020 as pandemic cuts traffic levels

Data shows drop in collisions in 2020 as pandemic cuts traffic levels

Rear-end shunts were reduced dramatically, down by more than a quarter.
By James Fossdyke 21 January 2021
Safety Potholes still an issue in 2020 despite drop in traffic volumes

Potholes still an issue in 2020 despite drop in traffic volumes

RAC says government should invest in roads to ensure economic recovery from the pandemic.
By James Fossdyke 15 January 2021
Safety Car use remains high despite third coronavirus lockdown

Car use remains high despite third coronavirus lockdown

The organisation has urged drivers to "think carefully" before using vehicles.
By James Fossdyke 15 January 2021
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