Eight decades ago, this counted as safe Euro NCAP wasn't around in the 1930s. In fact, the car safety assessment program only took off in 1997, way after the auto…
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Watch the BMW 5 Series take a beating during Euro NCAP crash tests
It eventually aced them with a five-star rating Euro NCAP's latest crash tests put the new 5 Series through its paces, and despite the rough treatment, the sedan came out…
Mercedes-Benz Sees Road Safety in a Different (Head)Light
How does HD-quality light sound to you? What the Germans call Digital Light might offer another solution to making cars and roads safer during night-time journeys. While Audi and BMW…
10 Life-Saving Tips for Driving in Winter
Simple but valuable advice to help you win the battle with “General Winter” Unfortunately for drivers, winter brings more than a scenery that reminds of fairy tales. For most people,…
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Headbutts 1959 Chevy Bel Air in IIHS Crash Test
Old demo for an evergreen issue Remember that time when the IIHS actually had fun on its 50th anniversary and orchestrated a crash test between a vintage Bel Air and…
5 Life-Saving Safety Tips for Driving in Fog
You are welcome Fog – with its many types – adds another weapon to Mother Nature's potential car-wrecking arsenal, besides the usual suspects like ice, snow, and rain. Therefore, it's…
Watch a Jeep Renegade Perform a Stoppie During Test Drive
Jeep labeled it an isolated case, but the issue was noticed on another Renegade as well The Jeep Renegade is a quirky-looking small SUV that may have a big problem…
6 Tips On Keeping Children Safe Inside the Car
You’ll want to read this With summer still claiming its rights and the holiday season closing in on its peak, it's important not to look away from an often disregarded…
How to Care for Your tires in 6 Easy Steps
Looking out for your tires is primarily about safety, but it also involves performance and cutting costs in the long run. Tires are the only point of contact your vehicles…
Top 10 Safest Subcompact and Mini-Hatches to Buy In Europe
Things have now evolved to the point where Euro NCAP’s star ratings make or break a new car, be it hatchback or not. The Europeans have a notorious love affair…