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Mercedes crash testing cars from rivals to make its models safer

Mercedes crash testing cars from rivals to make its models safer

The CEO says no other brand does more safety tests than Mercedes.

By Brian Potter 8h ago

Audi opens new £86m crash test facility at its tech park in Germany

Audi opens new £86m crash test facility at its tech park in Germany

The automaker will use more than 60 crash test dummies at the facility.

By Brian Potter 19 September 2023

Crashes / Wrecks

Tesla Cybertruck spotted after crash testing: Smashed windows, bent roof

Tesla Cybertruck spotted after crash testing: Smashed windows, bent roof

A now-deleted social media video suggests the all-electric pickup went through a ditch rollover test.

By Brian Potter 08 September 2023

07:50 Crashes / Wrecks

Watch the Audi Q8 earn its five-star NHTSA side-impact safety rating

Watch the Audi Q8 earn its five-star NHTSA side-impact safety rating

A direct hit on the B-pillar at 38.5 mph lifts the left-hand wheels off the ground.

By Brian Potter 14 August 2023

Nio ET5, EL7 get 5-star ratings in new, more stringent Euro NCAP crash tests

Nio ET5, EL7 get 5-star ratings in new, more stringent Euro NCAP crash tests

The two Chinese-made EVs will soon be sold in Europe.

By Brian Potter 14 July 2023

Toyota admits some Daihatsu crash test cars were rigged for better results

Toyota admits some Daihatsu crash test cars were rigged for better results

The Perodua Axia, Toyota Yaris Ativ, Toyota Agya, and an undisclosed upcoming vehicle are the affected products.

By Chris Bruce 29 April 2023

Old crash test video of F-150 and Mitsubishi 3000 GT is scary but mesmerising

Old crash test video of F-150 and Mitsubishi 3000 GT is scary but mesmerising

The video was shot around the middle of the 1990s.

By Brian Potter 14 April 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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