Coverage tagged Safety.
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A rare Ferrari 458 Speciale suffered a total loss after a high-profile crash in Kuching, Malaysia, with the driver escaping uninjured.
A Department of Transportation investigation has found the NHTSA failed to spot and act on fatal ignition switch defects in GM vehicles, citing poor management and under-resourcing.
Takahiro Hachigo, a Honda veteran, steps up as president and CEO as the company faces mounting pressure over Takata airbag-related fatalities and recalls.
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.
Max Verstappen returned to the track just days after his heavy Monaco Grand Prix crash, showing no signs of injury during testing in Belgium and demonstration runs at Spa.
Lexus has issued a recall for around 3,000 NX 200t SUVs in the United States due to a possible ABS actuator fault that could compromise braking performance.
Maria de Villota’s family is reviewing legal options after UK authorities found insufficient evidence to prosecute Marussia over her 2012 testing accident.
A Lamborghini Diablo was completely consumed by flames following a crash in the United Kingdom, leaving little of the rare supercar intact.
The US safety regulator has moved aggressively in 2015, compelling Takata to recall 34 million airbags and scrutinising Fiat Chrysler’s recall practices.
Force India’s upgraded Formula One car missed passing the mandatory FIA crash test on its first attempt, putting its planned Austria debut in doubt for the 2015 season.
A Nissan GT-R was destroyed after a mechanic lost control and crashed the car during a post-service test drive in Trinidad and Tobago.
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 Ferrari 458 Italia was left beyond repair after a high-speed collision with a tree on a wet road in China, with no injuries reported.
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.