Coverage tagged Safety.
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A woman driving under the influence crashed her Ferrari F430 Scuderia into another car in Malaysia, leaving the rare supercar badly damaged but causing no injuries.
After a Model S fire in Tennessee, the car’s owner has publicly defended Tesla, even as US safety regulators begin a preliminary investigation into the incident.
BMW has issued a global recall for 176,000 petrol four-cylinder models from 2012 to 2014 after identifying a risk of power brake failure due to vacuum pump lubrication issues.
Holden’s 2014 Colorado pickup and Colorado 7 SUV receive updated diesel engines, expanded safety features and the MyLink infotainment system across more trim levels.
A 17-year-old driver overturned a Lamborghini Aventador in Half Moon Bay, California, damaging the supercar finished in Verde Scandal but escaping serious injury.
Carmakers and suppliers are rolling out advanced systems to combat driver distraction, but some features risk creating new sources of inattention behind the wheel.
FIA will not sanction Korean Grand Prix officials after a fire vehicle entered the track during the 2013 race to attend Mark Webber’s burning Red Bull.
Hundreds of NHTSA staff risk furlough as the agency warns it will halt defect probes, recall notifications and safety research if Congress fails to approve funding.
Qoros becomes the first Chinese brand to achieve a five-star Euro NCAP rating, with the Qoros 3 Saloon posting the highest overall score of any car tested in 2013.
Euro NCAP has awarded the Mitsubishi Space Star, also known as the Mirage, a four-star safety rating, with high marks for adult occupant protection and pedestrian safety.
Dongfeng Honda will recall 408,069 CR-V SUVs built between March 2010 and August 2012 in China to address a potential piston rod fault in the shock absorbers.
A Ferrari F430 Spider was destroyed by fire in Florida, with no collision or clear cause reported and no injuries to the occupants.
A first-generation Tesla Roadster was left with major front-end damage after a crash in Plano, Texas, with the cause linked to the driver’s failure to stop in time.
A new Tesla Model S collided with a utility pole in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, cutting power to the area for several hours and raising safety questions for first responders.
The all-electric Tesla Model S achieved the highest possible safety score from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration following a series of crash tests in 2013.
A row over air conditioning refrigerants, with regulatory uncertainty and safety concerns, is holding up deliveries and threatening Europe’s fragile sales rebound.
A newly delivered Jaguar F-Type was destroyed by fire on a Belgian highway after the driver noticed dashboard errors and pulled over, with an investigation now underway.
BMW’s Chinese joint venture will recall over 143,000 5 Series vehicles built between 2009 and 2012 due to electric power steering concerns, according to China’s quality regulator.
F1 race director Charlie Whiting has inspected construction of the Sochi circuit and expressed satisfaction with its progress ahead of the 2014 Russian Grand Prix.
Chrysler has issued a recall for certain 2013 Ram 1500 4x4 trucks due to a software issue that could disable the Electronic Stability Control system at start-up.
A rare Ferrari 599 GTO was left gutted after catching fire following a crash in the Dominican Republic, with the driver reportedly escaping unharmed.
Toyota was granted 1,491 US patents in 2012, outpacing all other car manufacturers as it ramped up research into safety, environmental and technology advances.
A new Volkswagen Golf 7 GTI was damaged in a collision during its South African launch event, with all occupants escaping injury thanks to the car’s safety systems.
A Scion FR-S was left a total loss after crashing during a high-speed chase in California, drawing attention to the risks of reckless driving in performance cars.