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Motorsport.com Driver loses life in Citroen C1 crash at Snetterton in UK

Driver loses life in Citroen C1 crash at Snetterton in UK

A Citroen C1 Challenge driver died in a crash during the category’s four-hour race at Snetterton in the UK last weekend.
By Stephen Lickorish 07 July 2021
Motorcycles Stuntman Alex Harvill killed during world record jump practice

Stuntman Alex Harvill killed during world record jump practice

He was attempting a 351-foot jump.
By Dustin Wheelen 21 June 2021
Motorcycles US driver could face virtual trial in UK rider's 2019 death

US driver could face virtual trial in UK rider's 2019 death

Will rider Harry Dunn's family finally see some form of justice?
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 15 June 2021
Safety Research shows UK road fatalities have fallen 20% during pandemic

Research shows UK road fatalities have fallen 20% during pandemic

The figures are based on data from UK police forces.
By James Fossdyke 25 May 2021
Government NTSB issues preliminary report on Texas Tesla crash that killed 2

NTSB issues preliminary report on Texas Tesla crash that killed 2

The investigation is ongoing.
By Anthony Alaniz 11 May 2021
Safety NHTSA will investigate fatal Tesla crash with no driver

NHTSA will investigate fatal Tesla crash with no driver

Elon Musk denied on Twitter that Autopilot was activated.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 21 April 2021
02:12 Crashes / Wrecks Icy roads blamed for deadly 100-car pileup on Texas highway

Icy roads blamed for deadly 100-car pileup on Texas highway

Nearly 40 were transported to local hospitals.
By Anthony Alaniz 12 February 2021
Motorsport.com Biker boss killed in drag racing shooting

Biker boss killed in drag racing shooting

Senior member of the Rebels biker gang Nick Martin was killed in last night's shooting at the Perth Motorplex.
By Andrew van Leeuwen 14 December 2020
Safety New study reveals worrying driving for work death numbers

New study reveals worrying driving for work death numbers

Almost a third of all road deaths occur while people are driving for work.
By Dominik Wilde 10 December 2020
Motorcycles UK motorcycle theft victim charged with murder after ramming thieves

UK motorcycle theft victim charged with murder after ramming thieves

Two wrongs don't make a right.
By Justin Hughes 09 November 2020
Motorsport.com Petrov replaced as F1 steward after father's death

Petrov replaced as F1 steward after father's death

Vitaly Petrov has stood down as a race steward at the Portuguese Grand Prix following the death of his father Alexander on Saturday.
By Jonathan Noble 24 October 2020
Records Zef Eisenberg killed in latest record attempt

Zef Eisenberg killed in latest record attempt

The multi-world record holder was aiming for a new British Land Speed record.
By Dominik Wilde 05 October 2020
Motorsport.com NTSB cites pilot error in 2019 crash of Dale Earnhardt Jr. plane

NTSB cites pilot error in 2019 crash of Dale Earnhardt Jr. plane

The NTSB’s final report cites pilot error as the cause of the 2019 plane crash that injured NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr.
By Jim Utter 25 September 2020
Safety Convertible cars are actually safer than hardtops, says study

Convertible cars are actually safer than hardtops, says study

There are fewer deaths and injuries in droptops versus a fixed-roof vehicle.
By Chris Bruce 25 June 2020
Motorsport.com British Superbike racer Ben Godfrey dead after track day crash

British Superbike racer Ben Godfrey dead after track day crash

Godfrey was 25 years old.
By Zac Kurylyk 23 June 2020
Motorcycles Deadpool 2 production company fined nearly £250,000 for stunt rider's death

Deadpool 2 production company fined nearly £250,000 for stunt rider's death

Will it make a difference for other productions?
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 11 May 2020
Safety These are the most dangerous kinds of roads in the UK

These are the most dangerous kinds of roads in the UK

The higher the speed limit doesn't necessarily mean the higher the number of crashes.
By Dominik Wilde 28 April 2020
02:00 Classics See aftermath of 17 classic Corvettes caught in massive explosion

See aftermath of 17 classic Corvettes caught in massive explosion

It looks like a war zone, but all the 'Vettes are repairable.
By Christopher Smith 07 February 2020
00:30 Celebrity / Entertainment Kobe Bryant, basketball legend and motorcyclist, dead at 41

Kobe Bryant, basketball legend and motorcyclist, dead at 41

May all who lost their lives rest in peace.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 27 January 2020
Police Spike in drink-driving casualties coincides with police cuts - study

Spike in drink-driving casualties coincides with police cuts - study

Record casualties coincided with a 55-percent cut in breath tests.
By James Fossdyke 03 December 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 29 November 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 27 November 2019
General Majority of motorists in favour of zero-tolerance approach for drink drivers

Majority of motorists in favour of zero-tolerance approach for drink drivers

A Motorpoint survey found that most would back blanket bans for drink drivers.
By Dominik Wilde 15 November 2019
Safety Is the government doing enough to improve road safety?

Is the government doing enough to improve road safety?

One organisation thinks safety might have slipped down the agenda.
By James Fossdyke 30 September 2019
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