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NHTSA Investigating 1.3 Million F-150s Over Unexpected Downshifts

The transmission in 2015-2017 F-150 pickups may downshift without warning at highway speeds, potentially causing wheel locking.

By Chris Perkins

Safety - Mar 24 -

Only Two of America's 10 Best-Selling Vehicles Earn IIHS Safety Award

The Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, and Toyota RAV4 aren't among them.

By Anthony Alaniz

Safety - Mar 13 -

Most Auto-Braking Systems Actually Work Now, Says IIHS

The systems still struggle to detect and avoid motorcycles, however.

By Anthony Alaniz

Safety - Feb 13 -

The foot airbag arrives - debut from ZF Lifetec

The "Active Heel Airbag" can protect against serious foot injuries

By Brian Potter

Safety - Feb 13 -

Tesla Cybertruck crashes with FSD enabled - what happened?

A lane change went wrong and the electric pick-up truck crashed into a light pole. The driver is OK

By Brian Potter

Safety - Feb 10 -

Speeding epidemic: 81 per cent of drivers spot speed demons on UK roads

The consequences are dire.

By Angel Sergeev

Safety - Jan 22 -

High-Visibility Clothes Are 'Invisible' to Autobrake Systems, Says IIHS

Dummies wearing reflective clothing were repeatedly hit in nighttime testing.

By Christopher Smith

Safety - Jan 14 -

How the Bosch anti-theft device for electric bike batteries works

It is called Battery Lock and it locks the battery every time the e-bike is switched off, making it unusable and unsalable

By Brian Potter

Safety - Jan 13 -

It's Way Too Easy To Hack License Plate Cameras, Researcher Finds

Computer bug-hunter Matt Brown has discovered it's easy to hack into some license plate cameras and track individual people.

By Victoria Scott

Technology - Jan 7 -

New Toyota Land Cruiser 2025: Crash test of the all-terrain vehicle

The Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the most impressive 4x4s and stands out for its off-road capabilities. Will its safety be up to the task?

By Brian Potter

Safety - Jan 5 -

UK: Flat battery frenzy expected as drivers head back to work on 6 January

Check out your 12-volt battery before it's too late.

By Angel Sergeev

Safety - Jan 2 -

Euro NCAP: Ford, VW and Farizon have the safest vans

The Ford Transit, Volkswagen Transporter and Farizon SV are the latest vans to achieve Platinum status for independent entities.

By Brian Potter

Safety - Dec 19 2024 -

UK roads face record Christmas getaway chaos

Almost 30 million trips are expected in the coming days.

By Angel Sergeev

Safety - Dec 19 2024 -

Buckle Up: Rear Seat Belt Alerts Mandatory Starting 2027

The new NHTSA rule goes into effect for back seat passengers on September 1, 2027.

By Christopher Smith

Government - Dec 17 2024 -

Big Surprise: Taller Vehicles Are More Dangerous for Pedestrians, Study Says

As speeds increase, so does the likelihood of a serious pedestrian injury. But if the vehicle involved is taller, the results are worse.

By Brian Silvestro

Safety - Dec 12 2024 -

UK: One in five drivers skip MOTs and repairs to save cash

Not replacing worn-out tyres, seriously?

By Angel Sergeev

Safety - Dec 9 2024 -

Here's who got 5 stars in the latest Euro NCAP tests

Audi A5, Renault 5, Volvo EX30 and many other cars featured in crash tests. Here are all the grades

By Brian Potter

Safety - Dec 5 2024 -

UK: Only 13% of parents think they are a role model for their children

A study estimates that only 13% of parents think they are a positive role model for their children as motorists!

By Brian Potter

Safety - Dec 5 2024 -

Stress test: So the electric car is really safe

TUV Sud evaluates high-voltage components under extreme conditions: how the tests are carried out.

By Brian Potter

Safety - Dec 1 2024 -

MG3 crash test: How the low-cost hybrid from China performs

Is the new MG3 safe? To find out, it was subjected to a crash test

By Brian Potter

Safety - Nov 10 2024 -

Is assisted motorway driving reliable? Euro NCAP finds out

Tested 5 cars: BMW i5, Mercedes C-Class, Volkswagen ID.7, Volvo EC40 and BYD ATTO 3

By Brian Potter

Safety - Oct 27 2024 -

RAC: Black market for driving test slots booms in the UK

This is a problem we weren't expecting.

By Angel Sergeev

Safety - Oct 22 2024 -

DfT-backed investigation into headlight glare kicks off in the UK

It will run until the spring of 2025.

By Angel Sergeev

Safety - Oct 22 2024 -

M42 crowned UK's worst road, M40 takes the top spot

Drivers' satisfaction continues to go down each year.

By Angel Sergeev

Safety - Oct 18 2024 -