Coverage tagged Safety.
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A Ferrari California rented in Miami was heavily damaged after the driver, reportedly lacking experience with high-powered cars, lost control and crashed.
Kendra Wilkinson, former Playboy model and television personality, was treated for minor injuries after her Audi A7 collided with a Ford Escape on a California highway in April 2013.
Felipe Massa experienced two tyre failures during the 2013 Bahrain Grand Prix, intensifying scrutiny of Pirelli’s Formula One tyres and prompting calls for a deeper investigation into their safety.
Comedian and actor Kevin Hart was arrested by California Highway Patrol on Sunday, 14 April 2013, after allegedly driving under the influence in a Mercedes at high speed.
Thirteen new Mercedes-Benz vehicles at a Tonbridge dealership were left without wheels after thieves broke into a secure facility and removed alloys worth £18,000.
The US safety agency is preparing to add a new rating for crash-avoidance technology, aiming to highlight vehicles that help drivers avoid accidents as well as survive them.
Mitsubishi has issued three recalls for the 2013 Outlander Sport in the United States, covering over 4,500 vehicles with brake light, fuel system and shift lever defects.
Ford is recalling over 3,000 Taurus, Explorer and Lincoln MKS vehicles in the US to address a fuel tank defect that could increase fire risk after a collision.
BMW is recalling more than 30,000 V8-powered X5 SUVs from model years 2007 to 2010 in the United States due to a brake vacuum line oil leak that can reduce braking assistance.
Renault has announced a recall of 61,508 Koleos SUVs exported to China, citing faulty fuel level sensors that could mislead drivers about remaining fuel.
Renault has delivered 670 Duster SUVs to the Military Police in Brazil, equipping the force with updated patrol vehicles tailored for operational needs in Paraná.
Mitsubishi has issued a worldwide recall of i-MiEV and MINICAB-MiEV electric vehicles, citing a brake booster pump issue affecting nearly 15,000 units.
Alan Mulally expressed disappointment over four recalls of the 2013 Escape, citing technical and manufacturing challenges as Ford ramped up production and introduced new engine technology.
The fourth-generation C-Class grows in size, gains new safety features from the E- and S-Class, and will be offered in four body styles with a range of engines.
Washington, D.C. will more than double its traffic camera network after generating $85 million in fines last year, with new cameras targeting a wider range of driving offences.
Lamborghini has issued a recall for 144 Aventador supercars in the US due to a headlight assembly flaw that prevents proper vertical adjustment, affecting 2012 models.
The new 2013 Skoda Octavia arrives with a longer wheelbase, more interior space, advanced safety features and a range of efficient petrol and diesel engines.
The White House has approved a proposal for mandatory event data recorders in all new light vehicles, moving the US closer to universal black box adoption.
Volkswagen has brought the new Beetle Cabrio to the 2012 Bologna Motor Show, following its world premiere in Los Angeles and ahead of European market details.
Brabus revealed a Mercedes-Benz A250 police car with performance and styling upgrades at the 2012 Essen Motor Show to promote safe and responsible tuning.
Mitsubishi has introduced the third-generation Outlander SUV at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, featuring a lighter body, updated styling and new safety technology.
Dacia’s new Lodgy MPV received a three-star safety rating from Euro NCAP in 2012, falling short of the five-star benchmark achieved by many rivals in the same round of testing.
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class achieved top marks in Euro NCAP crash testing, with high scores for adult and child occupant protection as well as strong safety assist and pedestrian results.
The updated Mazda MX-5 brings a revised front end, enhanced pedestrian protection and subtle tweaks to driving dynamics ahead of the next-generation model.