Coverage tagged Safety.
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has cleared the LiveWire S4 Honcho Street electric motorcycle for use in rider training, making it possible for new riders to earn their licence without learning clutch control.
Two 25-year-old drivers were arrested in University Place, Washington, after dashcam footage showed a Porsche 911 and Audi R8 racing at more than triple the speed limit.
Tesla's new feature lets US drivers leave a Supercharger while plugged in, following a deadly shooting in Idaho, but warns of vehicle and charger damage if used.
Stellantis has secured a US patent for a quick-release high-voltage battery system that could let electric vehicles jettison their battery packs in dangerous situations and drive away using a secondary power source.
Four Hyundai IONIQ 9 seven-seat electric SUVs, converted by Richell Vehicle Conversions, will be tested by National Highways for frontline traffic officer duties on England’s major roads.
Cross-Country Rally vehicles will need FIA 8855-2021 seats from 2027, aiming to improve head and shoulder protection and reduce helmet impacts for competitors.
Independent tests show that the latest low rolling resistance tyres can deliver real fuel or range savings without sacrificing wet grip or safety, with several models now outperforming older rivals.
Federal investigators concluded that Toyota's unintended acceleration incidents were not caused by electronic faults, following a multi-year probe into safety concerns and company conduct.
The new Renault Captur has secured the top five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP crash tests, highlighting advances in occupant protection and active safety systems.
Charles Leclerc's high-speed crash at Parabolica forced an early red flag at Monza, ending Ferrari's hopes as George Russell led the field.
A rare Ferrari F40 suffered front and rear damage in a crash on Denver’s 6th Avenue after being struck by a minivan whose driver fled the scene.
Logistics UK’s new initiative targets high rates of obesity and cholesterol among drivers, offering practical health advice and calling for better rest facilities across the sector.
Chevrolet's 2011 Volt plug-in hybrid has secured the highest safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matching the performance of leading rivals in crash tests.
Reports indicate that self-driving cars remain far from flawless, with persistent technical and social obstacles keeping human drivers in the frame for now.
Honda will recall around 200,000 Stream, Civic and Crossroad models worldwide to fix engine bolts that could cause engines to stall, following dozens of customer reports in Japan.
A new amendment to the Vienna Convention clears legal barriers for self-driving vehicles, allowing European countries to permit autonomous driving technology from May 2014.
The Nissan Leaf secured an 89 per cent overall score in Euro NCAP crash tests, making it the first fully electric vehicle to achieve the programme’s top safety rating.
Over 4,000 Buick LaCrosse sedans and an undisclosed number of Chevrolet Impalas from the 2012 model year are being recalled in the US due to electronic stability control calibration and power steering hose issues.
A Ferrari crash north of Sunset Boulevard left one dead, another critically injured, and forced a lengthy closure of the Pacific Coast Highway as emergency crews responded.
Ford's Taurus and Explorer-based Police Interceptors have passed the pursuit rating test, confirming their readiness for high-speed police operations in the US fleet market.
US safety regulators are investigating around 20,000 2009 Honda Odyssey minivans after reports of liftgate strut failures that have led to injuries.
Fully self-driving vehicles may soon make traditional controls and safety features redundant, raising questions for manufacturers and regulators.
A rare Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SV was reduced to a burnt shell in Singapore after crashing and catching fire, with video footage capturing the aftermath.
The first-generation Chevrolet Volt avoided large-scale recalls, though a high-profile battery fire investigation in 2011 led GM to offer loan cars and a battery reinforcement fix.