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BMW says iX electric SUV in fatal crash wasn't self-driving

BMW says iX electric SUV in fatal crash wasn't self-driving

It was reported that the BMW iX was an autonomous test vehicle, but BMW says no self-driving features were active.

By Brian Potter 18 August 2022

Fatal TT Sidecar crash inquest finds reason for mistaken identity

Fatal TT Sidecar crash inquest finds reason for mistaken identity

The French crew were carrying each other’s dog tags.

By Lewis Duncan 20 June 2022

Isle of Man TT organisers to investigate 5 fatal crashes in 2022

Isle of Man TT organisers to investigate 5 fatal crashes in 2022

“As an organisation, we promise to take any actions that can help improve safety and undertake this at the earliest opportunity.”

By Brian Potter 17 June 2022

Father and son Sidecar crew tragically die in Isle of Man TT crash on Friday

Father and son Sidecar crew tragically die in Isle of Man TT crash on Friday

Taking the total fatalities in 2022 to five

By Lewis Duncan 10 June 2022

Isle of Man TT confirms identity of Sidecar racer killed in incident

Isle of Man TT confirms identity of Sidecar racer killed in incident

It was driver Cesar Chanal who was killed and not Olivier Lavorel.

By Lewis Duncan 09 June 2022

Third racer tragically killed at 2022 Isle of Man TT

Third racer tragically killed at 2022 Isle of Man TT

Davy Morgan was killed in a crash in Monday’s Supersport race.

By Lewis Duncan 07 June 2022

Sidecar racer dies after incident at the Isle of Man TT

Sidecar racer dies after incident at the Isle of Man TT

The second death this week.

By Lewis Duncan 05 June 2022

Rider killed in 2022 Isle of Man TT practice

Rider killed in 2022 Isle of Man TT practice

The 2022 Isle of Man TT has been rocked by the death of rider Mark Purslow following an accident in Wednesday evening’s practice.

By Lewis Duncan 02 June 2022

Ex-FIA president Max Mosley died from self-inflicted gunshot wound

Ex-FIA president Max Mosley died from self-inflicted gunshot wound

Former FIA president Max Mosley's death last year has been ruled as suicide, an inquest has heard.

By Charles Bradley 30 March 2022

02:29 Crashes / Wrecks

Major crash on motorway during snow squall turns tragic

Major crash on motorway during snow squall turns tragic

At least three people died in a collision involving over 50 cars on I-81 northwest of Philadelphia.

By Brian Potter 29 March 2022

Marshal's Brands Hatch death ruled an accident

Marshal's Brands Hatch death ruled an accident

The death of marshal Robert Foote at Brands Hatch last year has been ruled an accident by a coroner’s inquest.

By Stefan Mackley 11 March 2022

UK government publishes guide to designing roadways for riders

UK government publishes guide to designing roadways for riders

Could other governments learn from their example?

By Brian Potter 01 February 2022

Crashes / Wrecks

Tesla driver charged after deadly crash killing two

Tesla driver charged after deadly crash killing two

The Tesla was reportedly on Autopilot when it ran a red light causing a fatal collision, but prosecutors aren't mentioning Autopilot.

By Brian Potter 20 January 2022

00:58 Crashes / Wrecks

Dramatic video shows car in river 50 metres from brink of Niagara Falls

Dramatic video shows car in river 50 metres from brink of Niagara Falls

Sadly, a woman died in the accident.

By Brian Potter 09 December 2021

Former Williams aerodynamicist Terzi dies in car crash

Former Williams aerodynamicist Terzi dies in car crash

Former Williams and Ferrari Formula 1 aerodynamicist Antonia Terzi has died following a car crash in the United Kingdom. She was 50.

By Jonathan Noble 02 November 2021

Crashes / Wrecks

Tragedy at Nurburgring: 1 dead, 7 injured in crash during open track

Tragedy at Nurburgring: 1 dead, 7 injured in crash during open track

Ten vehicles were involved in the accident.

By Brian Potter 07 October 2021

Spa-Francorchamps CEO Maillet killed in murder-suicide

Spa-Francorchamps CEO Maillet killed in murder-suicide

Spa-Francorchamps circuit director Nathalie Maillet has died aged 51, in what has been reported as a double murder-suicide.

By Filip Cleeren 16 August 2021

Marshals club pays tribute to volunteers after fatal Brands Hatch crash

Marshals club pays tribute to volunteers after fatal Brands Hatch crash

The British Motorsports Marshals Club has paid tribute to the "outstanding professionalism".

By Stephen Lickorish 05 August 2021

Fundraising page launched after marshal's death at Brands Hatch

Fundraising page launched after marshal's death at Brands Hatch

A fundraising page has been set up to "raise money for the family and friends" of a marshal who died at Brands Hatch on Saturday.

By Stefan Mackley 02 August 2021

Marshal dies after crash at Brands Hatch

Marshal dies after crash at Brands Hatch

A marshal has died following a crash at a British Automobile Racing Club meeting at Brands Hatch in England on Saturday.

By Stefan Mackley 01 August 2021

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

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

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

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

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