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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
Motorsport.com F2 driver Hubert killed in Spa-Francorchamps crash

F2 driver Hubert killed in Spa-Francorchamps crash

Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert has passed away aged 22 after sustaining injuries in a crash during the series’ feature race at Spa-Francorchamps.
By Jonathan Noble 31 August 2019
Motorcycles Jessi Combs reportedly killed while attempting new speed record

Jessi Combs reportedly killed while attempting new speed record

The TV personality and "fastest woman on four wheels" crashed during a speed run yesterday in Oregon USA.
By Christopher Smith 28 August 2019
Safety Drivers' group calls London's Vision Zero safety project a 'fantasy'

Drivers' group calls London's Vision Zero safety project a 'fantasy'

The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) says the idea is "counter-productive", despite reduction in fatalities.
By James Fossdyke 07 August 2019
Safety Seven in 10 feel the UK's roads are more dangerous than five years ago

Seven in 10 feel the UK's roads are more dangerous than five years ago

Findings lead to calls for increased police presence on the roads.
By James Fossdyke 01 August 2019
Motorsport.com Investigation underway after fatal Kirkistown crash

Investigation underway after fatal Kirkistown crash

An investigation is underway after Northern Irish driver Paul Conn lost his life in an accident during a 500 Motor Racing Club of Ireland meeting at Kirkistown on Saturday.
By Motorsport.com 29 July 2019
Safety Fatalities on streets of London fell to record low in 2018

Fatalities on streets of London fell to record low in 2018

But the authorities say more can still be done.
By James Fossdyke 29 July 2019
Safety Charities slam UK's 'stagnating' record on road safety

Charities slam UK's 'stagnating' record on road safety

Fatalities on UK roads only fell by one percent in 2018.
By James Fossdyke 26 July 2019
Motorcycles UK bikers requested by family for Daley Mathison's funeral

UK bikers requested by family for Daley Mathison's funeral

Flights of engines will sing him to his rest.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 24 June 2019
Motorsport.com Daley Mathison killed in Isle of Man TT Superbike crash

Daley Mathison killed in Isle of Man TT Superbike crash

Road racer Daley Mathison has died following a crash in the opening Superbike race of the 2019 Isle of Man TT on Monday. He was 27.
By Lewis Duncan 04 June 2019
Police German police officer goes viral for crash response

German police officer goes viral for crash response

Stefan Pfeiffer laid down the law of people photographing a fatal accident this week.
By Dominik Wilde 31 May 2019
Motorsport.com Former junior formula star Philippe dies in helicopter crash

Former junior formula star Philippe dies in helicopter crash

Richard Philippe, 2005 Formula BMW USA champion, was among those who perished in a helicopter crash last week in the Dominican Republic.
By David Malsher 28 November 2018
Motorsport.com Driver in lethal Hayden accident gets suspended sentence

Driver in lethal Hayden accident gets suspended sentence

The driver who hit and killed MotoGP and World Superbike star Nicky Hayden has been given a one-year suspended jail sentence for his role in the fatal accident in 2017.
By Charles Bradley 11 October 2018
Breaking A10 motorway bridge collapse in Italy kills at least 22

A10 motorway bridge collapse in Italy kills at least 22

A span of the bridge in Genoa failed during a storm.
By Motor1.com Staff 15 August 2018
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