Coverage tagged Safety.
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A University of Utah study reveals that drivers who text behind the wheel typically overestimate their multitasking abilities, raising fresh concerns about road safety.
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.
US safety regulators will add small overlap and oblique crash tests to the federal five-star safety programme, making top ratings harder for new vehicles from 2013 onward.
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.
NHTSA's 2013 proposal would require electric and hybrid vehicles in the US to emit audible sounds at low speeds, aiming to protect pedestrians and cyclists.
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.
Manual-transmission 2012 Hyundai Velosters built between July 2011 and February 2012 face recall in the US due to a defect that could cause the parking brake to fail.
Hyundai is recalling 13,500 Veloster coupés from the 2012 model year due to a risk that the panoramic sunroof glass could shatter while driving, following dozens of complaints and warranty claims.
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.
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.
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.
More than 230,000 vehicles were declared total losses after Hurricane Sandy, with New York and New Jersey accounting for most of the damage, according to insurance data.
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.
A 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 was severely damaged after its driver lost control and struck a telephone pole in Nashville, highlighting the challenges of handling high-powered muscle cars.
Sixteen Fisker Karma plug-in hybrids caught fire and burned after Hurricane Sandy’s floodwaters submerged vehicles at Port Newark, raising questions about battery safety in extreme conditions.
A McLaren MP4-12C on dealership plates was wrecked by fire after crashing into a tree near Munich, with both occupants escaping before emergency services arrived.
Two high-value Ferraris were damaged and both drivers injured after a crash involving a 458 Spider and a California on a rain-soaked road in China in October 2012.
Consumer Reports found that the emergency trunk release handles in 2013 Lexus ES and GS saloons can snap off, raising the risk of someone becoming trapped inside.