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01:56 Crashes / Wrecks Mercedes-AMG C63 slams into tree after drift attempt goes wrong

Mercedes-AMG C63 slams into tree after drift attempt goes wrong

Tree: 1, AMG: 0.
By Adrian Padeanu Oct 14, 2019
Safety This is how many accidents were caused by dazzling sun in 2018

This is how many accidents were caused by dazzling sun in 2018

The sun was one of the UK's major external causes of accidents on the road last year.
By Dominik Wilde Oct 11, 2019
Crashes / Wrecks Watch TeslaCam capture a Porsche Macan hydroplaning and hitting wall

Watch TeslaCam capture a Porsche Macan hydroplaning and hitting wall

Here’s a friendly reminder that speed and rain do not get along well.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Oct 10, 2019
Safety New data released to stop vehicles hitting bridges in London

New data released to stop vehicles hitting bridges in London

At present, London's authorities are dealing with "at least" two 'bridge strikes' a month.
By James Fossdyke Oct 10, 2019
Crashes / Wrecks Watch Tesla Model 3 crash into a pole: Roof strength saves occupants

Watch Tesla Model 3 crash into a pole: Roof strength saves occupants

The initial wreck doesn't appear too severe, but then the pole falls over onto the roof of the car.
By Eric Loveday Sep 30, 2019
Crashes / Wrecks Walsall deemed the unluckiest town in Britain for new car owners

Walsall deemed the unluckiest town in Britain for new car owners

More drivers are hit in their first three months of car ownership there than anywhere else.
By Dominik Wilde Sep 26, 2019
Safety Authorities begin month-long safety crackdown on M62

Authorities begin month-long safety crackdown on M62

The northern motorway currently experiences an average of five collisions a day.
By James Fossdyke Sep 26, 2019
23:17 Crashes / Wrecks Here

Here's what happens when you fix a damaged McLaren Senna

A long and tedious repair process, indeed.
By Nico Ylanan Sep 23, 2019
Safety Simple safety kit could have

Simple safety kit could have 'significant impact' on accident rate

That's the conclusion of new research from insurance company Direct Line.
By James Fossdyke Sep 20, 2019
Crashes / Wrecks Watch Tesla Model 3 Performance out accelerate a rear-end crash

Watch Tesla Model 3 Performance out accelerate a rear-end crash

Instant electric torque saves the day.
By Eric Loveday Sep 17, 2019
Spy photos 2021 Skoda Octavia RS spied before and after accident

2021 Skoda Octavia RS spied before and after accident

Nobody was injured, but the cars are going to need some serious repairs.
By Adrian Padeanu Sep 05, 2019
Safety M1 safety initiative sees accident rate fall by a third

M1 safety initiative sees accident rate fall by a third

The M1 safety week was so successful that Highways England is planning similar schemes elsewhere.
By James Fossdyke Aug 19, 2019
01:59 Crashes / Wrecks Two ambulances smash into each other on way to same scene

Two ambulances smash into each other on way to same scene

There were no life-threatening injuries.
By Chris Bruce Aug 17, 2019
Motorsport.com Witness to Dale Jr. plane crash: "There are people in there!"

Witness to Dale Jr. plane crash: "There are people in there!"

Sissy Moody walked back up the grassy embankment for one more look at the remains of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s plane.
By Jim Utter Aug 16, 2019
01:55 Crashes / Wrecks NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. survives fiery plane crash

NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. survives fiery plane crash

Reports indicate that he and his wife are okay and everyone on-board is safe.
By Christopher Smith Aug 16, 2019
Crashes / Wrecks Tesla Model 3 hits truck and explodes, reports say Autopilot was on

Tesla Model 3 hits truck and explodes, reports say Autopilot was on

Driver Aleksey Tretyakov left with broken legs and nose. His children are fine.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Aug 12, 2019
Crashes / Wrecks All-new Corvette C8 crashes in public for first time

All-new Corvette C8 crashes in public for first time

At least, that we know of so far.
By Nico Ylanan Aug 12, 2019
Crashes / Wrecks Actor Danny Trejo just saved kid from overturned car

Actor Danny Trejo just saved kid from overturned car

He also helped calm the child afterward.
By Chris Bruce Aug 09, 2019
Safety 24 vehicles a week crash into cars stopped on UK hard shoulders

24 vehicles a week crash into cars stopped on UK hard shoulders

Some 9,000 accidents a year involve stationary vehicles.
By James Fossdyke Aug 08, 2019
00:14 Crashes / Wrecks Watch high-end cars get destroyed in crazy Chelsea crash

Watch high-end cars get destroyed in crazy Chelsea crash

A Bentley, Porsche, and McLaren were all wrecked as a result of an alleged chase.
By Dominik Wilde Aug 07, 2019
Safety Drivers

Drivers' group calls London's Vision Zero safety project a 'fantasy'

The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) says the idea is "counter-productive", despite reduction in fatalities.
By James Fossdyke Aug 07, 2019
01:32 Crashes / Wrecks See plane’s emergency street landing caught on police dashcam

See plane’s emergency street landing caught on police dashcam

No one was injured in the incident.
By Anthony Alaniz Aug 05, 2019
Safety Estimated 2.7m UK drivers have crashed while using mobile phones

Estimated 2.7m UK drivers have crashed while using mobile phones

Research also shows a fifth of us admit to texting while driving.
By James Fossdyke Aug 02, 2019
Motorsport.com Renault issues F1 truck crash update

Renault issues F1 truck crash update

The Renault truck driver injured in a crash on the way to the Hungarian Grand Prix has been flown home to recover, as the team confirmed its preparations for the weekend have not been affected by the incident.
By Jonathan Noble Aug 01, 2019
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