Coverage tagged Safety.
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A high-performance Ariel Atom crashed into a stationary Range Rover in London, leaving the lightweight sports car with severe damage and raising questions about the risks of driving exotics in urban areas.
Austrian journalist Thomas Glavinic crashed a Lamborghini Aventador during a group road test in Italy, with new video showing the aftermath but confirming no injuries.
The two-time Indy 500 winner died after his car became airborne in a multi-car pile-up on lap 11 of the 2011 IndyCar finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Clio, Modus, Twingo, Logan and Sandero models built in autumn 2010 face recall to replace potentially faulty valve half-cones in D4F, D4FT and D4D engines.
Footage from 2011 captures the owner of a Mercedes CLS 350 CDI spraying the car’s interior with a high-pressure hose, risking severe damage to electronics and trim.
A Romanian man in Ireland was fined after attempting to operate his Fiat Punto as an unlicensed taxi, using a cardboard sign to attract fares.
Two-time Indy 500 winner Al Unser Jr. was arrested in Albuquerque after being clocked at over 100 mph and charged with aggravated DWI and reckless driving.
A Lamborghini Gallardo suffered severe fire damage in Bukit Damansara, Malaysia, after the driver noticed smoke and flames from the rear while driving down a slope.
A Nissan GT-R left the road and landed in water near Assen, the Netherlands, following a car festival, with video showing the aftermath but not the crash itself.
A minibus designed for eight was found carrying 66 children and several adults in Hebei Province, prompting police to intervene and arrange safe transport home.
Pagani’s Huayra supercar cannot be sold in the United States after the NHTSA refused to grant an exemption for advanced airbag compliance, citing safety regulations.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled two new climatic wind tunnels at its Sindelfingen facility, offering extreme weather simulations for testing next-generation vehicles and alternative powertrains.
Two BMWs suffered heavy accidents during the 2011 Nürburgring 24 Hours, with the 318 IS vaulting the barriers and the Z4 GT3 hitting the wall after contact.
Jackass star Ryan Dunn and passenger Zachary Hartwell died when Dunn’s Porsche 911 GT3 left the road at over 130 mph and caught fire, with police confirming alcohol involvement.
The first federal trial over alleged sudden acceleration in Toyota vehicles will begin in early 2013 with a wrongful death case involving a 2008 Camry.
NHTSA is examining 2005–2007 Ford Freestyle SUVs after 238 complaints of sudden vehicle movement at low speeds, with reports of 18 related crashes.
Marco Mapelli survived a dramatic six-roll accident on the start-finish straight during the 2011 Porsche Carrera Cup Italia race at Imola, escaping injury despite the severity of the wreck.
A 20-year-old lost control of a €300,000 Gumpert Apollo near Brokdorf, Germany, destroying the supercar and leaving both occupants with minor injuries.
Tata Motors plans to launch a US-compliant version of its city car at $7,000 to $8,000, far above the Indian-market Nano, to meet American safety and emissions standards.
Audi introduces the 2012 A8L Security, a long-wheelbase luxury saloon certified to VR7 ballistic standards, with armoured protection, bespoke safety features and a W12 engine option.
A low-mileage Ferrari 458 Italia suffered severe front-end damage after a collision with a Ford F-150 pickup in Brandon, Florida, with no serious injuries reported.
Both saloons secure the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick award for 2011 after major improvements in crash protection and standard stability control.
A video from Germany showing a roundabout without a central island has prompted debate on cost-cutting in urban road layouts and the importance of clear traffic guidance.
Mercedes-Benz updates the C-Class for 2011 with revised styling, a more efficient V6, and a suite of new driver assistance systems, with UK deliveries from March.