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Tesla wins first U.S. jury trial involving fatal Autopilot crash

Tesla wins first U.S. jury trial involving fatal Autopilot crash

The jury ruled that the Model 3 did not have a manufacturing defect when it veered off a highway at 65 mph in 2019, killing the owner.

By Brian Potter 02 November 2023

Tesla gears up for Autopilot safety lawsuits after fatal crashes

Tesla gears up for Autopilot safety lawsuits after fatal crashes

One plaintiff alleged that Tesla Autopilot caused a Model 3 to veer off a highway and crash into a tree.

By Brian Potter 29 August 2023

Club racer dies in crash at Mallory Park

Club racer dies in crash at Mallory Park

A club racer has died in a crash in the Edwardian handicap contest at the Vintage Sports-Car Club meeting at Mallory Park on Saturday.

By Hamish Bailey 28 August 2023

English road racer Gary Vines dead after qualifying crash during Manx Grand Prix

English road racer Gary Vines dead after qualifying crash during Manx Grand Prix

The popular classic and two-stroke racer was 33 years old.

By Brian Potter 23 August 2023

Spanish rider Raul Torras Martinez dies in Isle of Man TT Supertwin race

Spanish rider Raul Torras Martinez dies in Isle of Man TT Supertwin race

The incident happend in Tuesday evening’s Supertwin race.

By Lewis Duncan 07 June 2023

UK: Figures show road fatalities are rising again post-pandemic

UK: Figures show road fatalities are rising again post-pandemic

2022 saw an 8.8-percent increase in road deaths compared with 2021.

By James Fossdyke 01 June 2023

FIA president "horrified" at Baja Rally attack

FIA president "horrified" at Baja Rally attack

At least 10 people dead and several injured.

By Tom Howard 23 May 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Shooting at Mercedes EQS plant in Germany results in two deaths

Shooting at Mercedes EQS plant in Germany results in two deaths

A 53-year-old man opened fire in a production hall this morning, killing two people; no one else was hurt.

By Brian Potter 12 May 2023

01:25 Crashes / Wrecks

Dust storm causes 80-vehicle crash, shuts down motorway for 30 miles

Dust storm causes 80-vehicle crash, shuts down motorway for 30 miles

The massive dust storm hit around 11:00 AM local time. Tragically, multiple fatalities have been reported.

By Brian Potter 02 May 2023

FIA president Ben Sulayem's son loses life in road crash

FIA president Ben Sulayem's son loses life in road crash

Saif Ben Sulayem, the son of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has lost his life in a road car accident in Dubai.

By Adam Cooper 09 March 2023

3 years after the fact, driver sentenced in UK rider Harry Dunn's death

3 years after the fact, driver sentenced in UK rider Harry Dunn's death

The teenager was riding his motorbike when US driver Anne Sacoolas drove on the wrong side of the road, killing him.

By Brian Potter 12 December 2022

36:06 Corporate / Financial

Mazda investing $10.6b in EVs, wants zero fatalities in cars by 2040

Mazda investing $10.6b in EVs, wants zero fatalities in cars by 2040

The Japanese brand announced an updated plan that includes numerous partnerships to kick-start EV production.

By Brian Potter 23 November 2022

Critically injured Isle of Man TT Sidecar competitor dies

Critically injured Isle of Man TT Sidecar competitor dies

French Sidecar competitor Olivier Lavorel, who was critically injured in an accident at the Isle of Man TT, has died from his injuries.

By Lewis Duncan 26 October 2022

Crashes / Wrecks

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

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

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