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Industry Sono Motors Sion gets crash tested, proves its solar panels are safe

Sono Motors Sion gets crash tested, proves its solar panels are safe

The polymer-based panels that cover the entire body didn’t turn into splinters.
By Brian Potter 08 February 2023
02:13 Crashes / Wrecks Chinese EV gets zero stars in Latin NCAP crash test

Chinese EV gets zero stars in Latin NCAP crash test

Shockingly, it didn't automatically cut off power after impact.
By Brian Potter 14 December 2022
Motorcycles Euro NCAP will soon include motorcycles in crash testing

Euro NCAP will soon include motorcycles in crash testing

Euro NCAP is beefing up its testing procedures to make them as realistic as possible.
By Brian Potter 30 November 2022
20:12 Crashes / Wrecks Watch a BMW 5 Series Touring going 93 mph collide with a concrete wall

Watch a BMW 5 Series Touring going 93 mph collide with a concrete wall

The car is barely recognisable after the crash.
By Brian Potter 22 November 2022
Safety 2022 Tesla Model S receives 5-star Euro NCAP rating

2022 Tesla Model S receives 5-star Euro NCAP rating

It matched the Tesla Model Y with 98% in Safety Assist.
By Brian Potter 17 November 2022
Safety NIO ET7 earns five-star ratings from Euro NCAP and Green NCAP

NIO ET7 earns five-star ratings from Euro NCAP and Green NCAP

This is yet another indication of the success of EVs when it comes to safety and environmental friendliness.
By Brian Potter 17 November 2022
03:47 Safety Electric Mobilize Limo receives 4-star safety rating from Euro NCAP

Electric Mobilize Limo receives 4-star safety rating from Euro NCAP

Renault-Jiangling joint-venture's Mobilize Limo noted a better score than the Renault ZOE and Dacia Spring.
By Mark Kane 16 October 2022
Safety BYD Atto 3 scored five stars in Euro NCAP safety tests

BYD Atto 3 scored five stars in Euro NCAP safety tests

The Chinese compact SUV soon will enter select European markets.
By Brian Potter 14 October 2022
Safety Tesla didn't likely use codes, GPS to cheat crash tests, says Euro NCAP

Tesla didn't likely use codes, GPS to cheat crash tests, says Euro NCAP

The safety organisation specifically noted that it has found "no evidence" to substantiate previous claims of potential cheating.
By Brian Potter 14 October 2022
03:52 Safety China’s Ora Funky Cat awarded maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP

China’s Ora Funky Cat awarded maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP

Gone are the days when Chinese cars were a laughing stock when it came to their safety credentials.
By Brian Potter 20 September 2022
Safety Tesla safety agency crash-test codes discovered: Cause for concern?

Tesla safety agency crash-test codes discovered: Cause for concern?

Tesla may not be doing anything wrong here, but it may have to provide an explanation.
By Brian Potter 14 September 2022
Safety Genesis GV60 receives 5-Star safety rating from Euro NCAP

Genesis GV60 receives 5-Star safety rating from Euro NCAP

The results are similar to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6.
By Brian Potter 08 September 2022
Safety European Tesla Model Y amazes in Euro NCAP safety tests

European Tesla Model Y amazes in Euro NCAP safety tests

It achieved a "near-perfect" 98 percent result in the Safety Assist category.
By Brian Potter 08 September 2022
Weird Watch fake Tesla battery fire performed by an insurance company

Watch fake Tesla battery fire performed by an insurance company

An insurance company staged a Tesla crash and battery fire, but it was pyrotechnics. The battery pack had been removed for safety.
By Brian Potter 01 September 2022
Safety BMW i4 dissapoints in EuroNCAP crash test with four-star rating

BMW i4 dissapoints in EuroNCAP crash test with four-star rating

The safety organization was not happy with the EV's electronic safety systems.
By Brian Potter 07 July 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 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
02:30 Safety Watch Nissan Ariya get destroyed in slow-mo in various crash tests

Watch Nissan Ariya get destroyed in slow-mo in various crash tests

How does the Ariya fare in the event of a crash?
By Brian Potter 25 March 2022
10:09 Crashes / Wrecks Watch Rimac Nevera electric hypercar crash into a pole

Watch Rimac Nevera electric hypercar crash into a pole

£2 million in damage?
By Brian Potter 18 February 2022
Crashes / Wrecks Glickenhaus crash testing one of its supercars is ugly but necessary

Glickenhaus crash testing one of its supercars is ugly but necessary

Progress is being made towards production.
By Brian Potter 11 February 2022
Safety Mercedes EQS doesn't impress in the moose test

Mercedes EQS doesn't impress in the moose test

Not terrible, not great.
By Brian Potter 01 February 2022
Safety Hyundai Ioniq 5 speeds through the moose test with style

Hyundai Ioniq 5 speeds through the moose test with style

It was a breeze for the electric Hyundai.
By Anton Andres 16 January 2022
04:14 Safety Watch 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser crash its way to top safety score

Watch 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser crash its way to top safety score

The ANCAP test gave the new Land Cruiser five stars.
By Brian Potter 13 January 2022
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