Coverage tagged Safety.
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Mazda’s third-generation Mazda6 2.2 4x4 AT Revolution Top impresses with design and equipment, but struggles to match rivals in ride and practicality.
Bentley is recalling certain Continental GT, GTC and Flying Spur models built from 2011 to 2014 due to a loose battery cable connection that could pose a safety risk.
Automakers are using advanced digital prototyping and simulation tools to reduce new model development time by up to a year and save millions in prototype and testing costs.
A Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat crashed into a restored Chevrolet Biscayne while leaving a car meet in the US, with police attending the scene but no injuries reported.
Features like lane keeping and adaptive cruise control are easing workloads but may be encouraging drivers to take more risks behind the wheel.
A Ferrari F430 Spider was left completely burnt out in Florida after a crash, with the cause of the incident and the driver’s condition unconfirmed.
Subaru has updated the Crosstrek for 2016 with revised styling, new safety features and a refreshed interior, ahead of its US launch in autumn.
Audi will unveil the 2016 A8 L Security at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, offering VR9 ballistic protection and a choice of V8 or W12 engines.
Opel’s latest video details the advanced driver assistance features in the Astra K, highlighting upgrades to the Opel Eye camera, lane keeping, and collision avoidance.
Leading US experts highlight the contrast between Google’s push for full autonomy and carmakers’ incremental approach, as debate sharpens over the safest path to self-driving vehicles.
A new Google patent details a system to detect and map road damage using vehicle sensors and navigation data, aiming to steer drivers around potholes and reduce costly car repairs.
The Army is set to award its largest tactical vehicle contract in decades, with Lockheed Martin, Oshkosh and AM General vying to replace the long-serving Humvee fleet.
A 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo was completely destroyed after catching fire while being refuelled on a road trip from Indianapolis to Houston.
A new image shows the extent of the damage to a Porsche 918 Spyder crashed during a failed launch, highlighting the high cost of repairing such a rare hypercar.
A Kelley Blue Book survey found nearly 80 percent of car buyers expect hacking to be a frequent problem within three years, with many willing to pay for better security.
Following two separate structural failures at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Force India insists it has not relaxed safety standards in pursuit of fifth place in the constructors’ championship.
A US buyer’s 2016 Mazda MX-5 ND was rear-ended in Florida only minutes after delivery, marking the first documented crash of the new generation.
A 71-year-old driver walked away with minor injuries after crashing his McLaren MP4-12C at 240 km/h on Germany’s A95 Autobahn, scattering debris over 400 metres.
A Google autonomous Lexus RX450h was struck from behind in Mountain View, injuring three, as rear-end collisions continue to dominate the tech giant’s self-driving car incident record.
Owners of affected 2014 and 2015 Acura MDX models will need to visit dealers after a recall was issued for faulty air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolts that could corrode and fail.
University at Buffalo researchers report that, despite five-star crash ratings, heavier and more expensive vehicles in the US are safer in real-world collisions than smaller models.
Bosch expects its automated driving assistance business to reach €1 billion in sales by 2016, driven by demand for radar and video sensor systems from global carmakers.
Takahiro Hachigo, newly appointed as Honda CEO, has dismissed speculation that the company will financially support airbag supplier Takata amid the ongoing recall crisis.
Ford has initiated a recall of over 430,000 vehicles in North America after discovering a software issue that can prevent engines from shutting off as intended.