Coverage tagged Safety.
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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.
Buick LaCrosse, Audi A3 and Chevrolet Cruze lead their categories as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recognises 66 vehicles for crash protection in its 2011 awards.
Volkswagen’s 2011 Passat and Sharan both achieved the maximum five-star rating in Euro NCAP’s safety tests, with the Sharan recording one of the year’s highest scores.
Opel Insignia posted the lowest defect rate among individual models, while the Audi A6 topped all classes for the third year in Dekra's 2011 reliability study.
Takata's Airbelt system debuts on the 2011 Lexus LFA, integrating airbag technology into the seat belt to enhance occupant protection in high-performance supercars.
Euro NCAP’s November 2010 results saw ten of fourteen new models awarded top marks, with the Jaguar XF falling short of a five-star rating.
Jaguar’s XF saloon received a four-star rating in Euro NCAP crash tests, trailing key rivals like the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class that have achieved five stars.
The 2011 BMW 5 Series and Hyundai Sonata received top five-star ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under its tougher new standards.
Fatalities from alcohol-impaired driving in the US dropped by 7.4 percent in 2009, reaching the lowest level since records began, as total road deaths also declined.
A police dashcam in Sugarcreek Township, Ohio, recorded a 19-year-old’s car disintegrating after hitting a guardrail at over 100mph, with the driver surviving the violent impact.
Officer Damon Badnell sustained multiple injuries but survived after his Ford Crown Victoria split nearly in two during a high-speed response on slick roads.
A study of insurance quotes puts Baltimore at the top for accident-prone drivers, while several smaller cities also rank high for crash risk.
Hotai Motor will recall eight Toyota models built locally between April 2006 and November 2008 after a sealant fault raised concerns about water ingress and rust.
Insurance.com’s analysis of accident claims by profession puts lawyers, financial professionals and government workers at the top, with athletes and homemakers among the safest.
Toyota has outlined the technical fixes for accelerator pedal entrapment risks affecting several Toyota and Lexus models built between 2004 and 2010.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named 27 vehicles as 2010 Top Safety Picks, with models from Buick, Audi and Honda leading their categories.
Bosch's Night Vision plus system, launched in 2009, uses infrared technology to identify and highlight pedestrians at night, debuting in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and S-Class.
Volvo has released the first official images of its all-new S60, a sportier saloon set for Geneva debut in March 2010 with new safety features and dynamic design.
Alfa Romeo’s MiTo supermini secured a five-star result in the 2008 Euro NCAP crash tests, scoring 36 out of 37 for adult occupant protection.
Volvo has issued a recall for certain 2008-2010 S80, 2009-2010 XC70 and 2010 XC60 models to address a software issue that could cause engine stalling.
Alpine’s multi camera system combines real-time video and navigation data to help eliminate blind spots and improve manoeuvring for trucks and buses.
The 2010 Lexus GS 450h arrives with revised safety technology, a new navigation system, updated audio options and fresh styling details for buyers seeking a premium hybrid saloon.
Volvo Trucks introduced an upgraded Electronic Stability Program in 2009, extending advanced rollover and skid prevention to a wider range of heavy-duty vehicles, including those carrying dangerous goods.