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08:02 Someone crashed a McLaren 720S, repair costs are super high

Someone crashed a McLaren 720S, repair costs are super high

The driver wasn't even going very fast. In fact, he was parking.
By Chris Bruce Dec 04, 2019
12:22 Races and Chases See what happens when amateurs drive on a wet Nürburgring

See what happens when amateurs drive on a wet Nürburgring

Rain is out, grip is gone.
By Nico Ylanan Dec 02, 2019
Crashes / Wrecks Showroom McLaren 650S damaged by HGV

Showroom McLaren 650S damaged by HGV's runaway tyre

The supercar was inside a McLaren dealership when the loose tyre smashed into the window and hit the car.
By Adrian Padeanu Nov 29, 2019
Safety 23 under-18s injured every week in 20 mph zones

23 under-18s injured every week in 20 mph zones

That's 3,700 in just three years.
By James Fossdyke Nov 29, 2019
Safety Distracted drivers were involved in more than 3,000 crashes last year

Distracted drivers were involved in more than 3,000 crashes last year

Almost 100 people were killed as a result.
By James Fossdyke Nov 27, 2019
Safety One in 10 Brits has crashed while driving at night

One in 10 Brits has crashed while driving at night

Six in 10 would take other forms of transport to avoid driving at night.
By James Fossdyke Nov 20, 2019
Corporate / Financial Around a third of UK drivers have had a car written off

Around a third of UK drivers have had a car written off

And seven percent have had two or more cars written off.
By James Fossdyke Oct 30, 2019
Crashes / Wrecks Nissan SUV gets impaled by logs as driver miraculously survives

Nissan SUV gets impaled by logs as driver miraculously survives

He had to undergo surgery, but his life is not in danger.
By Adrian Padeanu Oct 23, 2019
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
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