Coverage tagged Safety.
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Subaru has confirmed US pricing and a suite of new safety and connectivity features for the 2016 Legacy and Outback, following their recent redesign.
Opel has revealed the 2016 Astra K, introducing a lighter body, new engines, and advanced LED matrix headlights ahead of its September premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The US safety regulator has moved aggressively in 2015, compelling Takata to recall 34 million airbags and scrutinising Fiat Chrysler’s recall practices.
Volkswagen has revealed a Golf Alltrack command vehicle for RETTmobil 2015, equipped with emergency features and specialist equipment for rescue services in Fulda.
Automotive suppliers are rolling out new sensor and braking systems designed to detect and protect vulnerable road users, with European projects influencing future regulations.
Engineering leaders at the SAE World Congress in Detroit agreed self-driving vehicles could cut traffic deaths, but warned that unpredictable incidents and regulatory challenges will persist.
A British-registered Ferrari LaFerrari has ended up in a French ditch, marking only the second known crash involving the limited-run hybrid hypercar.
A BMW i8 plug-in hybrid was damaged in a crash with an Audi A3 on the Autobahn, with both cars hitting the guardrail but no injuries reported.
A hotel valet in Rome crashed a guest’s Ferrari 599 GTB during an unauthorised early-morning drive, leaving the V12 supercar beyond repair.
NHTSA chief Mark Rosekind signals the agency’s intent to shape policy on autonomous driving, connected cars and new safety technology as the US car market faces rapid change.
A Porsche 959, one of just 337 built, ended up on its roof in Geneva after the driver lost control on a wet road.
A proposed class action filed in San Francisco alleges Uber failed to protect driver data and delayed disclosure after a breach affecting 50,000 drivers.
Eric Boullier concedes McLaren is still unclear about the causes of Fernando Alonso’s Barcelona testing crash, with the driver’s return for Malaysia uncertain.
A Brazilian man lost control of his Ferrari F430 Scuderia in Manaus while engaged in a sexual act with his girlfriend, resulting in a high-profile crash.
Hyundai is recalling Genesis Sedans built between February 2014 and January 2015 in the US after a water leak was found to cause incorrect gear indication and delayed gear engagement.
Bernie Ecclestone says Fernando Alonso was left baffled by his Barcelona testing crash, with the FIA now investigating amid growing speculation over the cause.
Audi unveiled the all-new R8 LMS GT3 racer at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, introducing a lighter chassis, improved crash protection and a 585hp V10 ahead of its 2016 racing debut.
A manufacturing error affecting the connecting rod bolts in two 2015 Land Rover SUVs has prompted a recall and free engine replacements for the affected owners.
A first-generation Aston Martin DBS suffered catastrophic damage in a head-on crash in Princeton, New Jersey, leaving the V12 supercar nearly unrecognisable.
The 2016 Acura MDX arrives with a new 9-speed automatic gearbox, enhanced cabin technology, and a lighter, improved all-wheel drive system.
Philippe Streiff has accused FIA president Jean Todt of orchestrating a report on Jules Bianchi's crash to protect the governing body from blame.
The new-generation Skoda Fabia achieved a five-star rating and topped its segment in Euro NCAP’s 2014 crash tests, reflecting strong results in all safety categories.
US safety regulators have launched a preliminary investigation into more than 50,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs following reports of engine compartment fires, with no injuries reported so far.
A Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat was wrecked just an hour after delivery, with new images revealing the extent of the damage in a Colorado garage yard.