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Commercial Vehicles VW ID. Buzz transformed into paramedic EV bus

VW ID. Buzz transformed into paramedic EV bus

VW Commercial Vehicles has more than 30 new concepts.
By Brian Potter 19 September 2022
Police UK: Skoda turns facelifted Karoq into rapid response vehicle

UK: Skoda turns facelifted Karoq into rapid response vehicle

The updated SUV is now available to the emergency services.
By James Fossdyke 27 June 2022
02:54 Spy photos Lamborghini Urus rescue vehicle spotted with cool off-road upgrades

Lamborghini Urus rescue vehicle spotted with cool off-road upgrades

Lamborghini isn't afraid to put the Urus to work.
By Brian Potter 21 June 2022
Motorcycles Moto response paramedic wins Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal

Moto response paramedic wins Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal

Richard Webb-Stevens receives the award for his 23 years of dedicated service.
By Brian Potter 06 June 2022
03:15 Safety Kind citizens stop rolling car after driver suffers medical emergency

Kind citizens stop rolling car after driver suffers medical emergency

Numerous people saved the day when this Mazda drifted into a busy Florida intersection.
By Brian Potter 16 May 2022
Safety UK ambulance services urge drivers to

UK ambulance services urge drivers to "respect" red X on motorways

Ambulance crews are calling on drivers to stay out of closed lanes.
By James Fossdyke 02 March 2022
Crashes / Wrecks Dramatic video captures landslide devouring cars in Malaysia

Dramatic video captures landslide devouring cars in Malaysia

There were no injuries but several cars were destroyed.
By Brian Potter 02 February 2022
Technology Stellantis to debut in-car emergency vehicle alert system at CES

Stellantis to debut in-car emergency vehicle alert system at CES

It will warn drivers of approaching emergency vehicles.
By Brian Potter 05 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
03:27 Autonomous Cars Volkswagen envisions ID Buzz autonomous ambulance for 2025

Volkswagen envisions ID Buzz autonomous ambulance for 2025

There's also a self-driving delivery van and a taxi.
By Brian Potter 13 October 2021
Government Australian doctor puts self at risk saving lives using Nissan GT-R

Australian doctor puts self at risk saving lives using Nissan GT-R

The authorities refuse to acknowledge his car as an emergency vehicle.
By Brian Potter 30 September 2021
05:25 Races and Chases Old Mercedes Sprinter diesel ambulance goes for Autobahn top speed run

Old Mercedes Sprinter diesel ambulance goes for Autobahn top speed run

Not bad for an 18-years-old four-cylinder bus.
By Brian Potter 23 September 2021
Industry New Skoda Octavia Scout is only available to emergency services

New Skoda Octavia Scout is only available to emergency services

Only 'blue-light' customers will be able to get the off-road Octavia in the UK.
By James Fossdyke 26 May 2021
Green Electric Kias become ambulance service emergency response vehicles

Electric Kias become ambulance service emergency response vehicles

The e-Niros offer zero-emission transport for first responders.
By James Fossdyke 24 May 2021
Safety New deal to improve accident response in the West Midlands

New deal to improve accident response in the West Midlands

The deal is signed by emergency services and the organsiation in charge of English motorways.
By James Fossdyke 20 May 2021
02:47 Crashes / Wrecks Rescuers save people in truck dangling by safety chains from bridge

Rescuers save people in truck dangling by safety chains from bridge

They saved the dogs in the pickup, too.
By Chris Bruce 18 March 2021
Police Confiscated Nissan GT-R to be repurposed for organ transport

Confiscated Nissan GT-R to be repurposed for organ transport

Portugal’s National Republican Guard will pilot the supercar.
By Anthony Alaniz 18 March 2021
Concept Cars Japan is getting a brilliant Toyota RAV4 off-road rescue vehicle concept

Japan is getting a brilliant Toyota RAV4 off-road rescue vehicle concept

When things go wrong on a hike, this Toyota can come to the rescue.
By Chris Bruce 12 March 2021
Weird Watch ambulance fall off trailer, roll down motorway without a driver

Watch ambulance fall off trailer, roll down motorway without a driver

Could have been a disaster, but at least it seems nobody's hurt.
By Jacob Oliva 01 February 2021
Official Skoda announces fleet of electrified models for UK’s blue-light services

Skoda announces fleet of electrified models for UK’s blue-light services

Turning blue...green?
By Dominik Wilde 16 December 2020
01:46 Police Watch Italian Huracan police car rush to deliver life-saving organ

Watch Italian Huracan police car rush to deliver life-saving organ

There's a real reason why the police need supercars.
By Jacob Oliva 30 November 2020
02:50 Safety Watch Volvo drop 10 cars from a crane in the name of safety

Watch Volvo drop 10 cars from a crane in the name of safety

The cars allowed rescue crews to test, study, and perfect their extrication methods.
By Anthony Alaniz 16 November 2020
Official Ford Bronco Wildland Fire Rig revealed to support the forest service

Ford Bronco Wildland Fire Rig revealed to support the forest service

Ford is donating two Broncos equipped with firefighting equipment.
By Adrian Padeanu 23 October 2020
Official Skoda Kodiaq joins Great Western Air Ambulance Charity

Skoda Kodiaq joins Great Western Air Ambulance Charity

It will help critical care responders reach the most remote emergencies.
By Dominik Wilde 30 September 2020
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