Independent car safety authority, Euro NCAP, has issued a warning over the growing trend of heavier, bulkier vehicles - highlighting the impact that so-called "car bloat" may have on road safety.
European bureaucrats are being pressured to introduce new minimum vehicle safety standards after years of delays.
European safety organisation Euro NCAP is introducing a new test that will check how well vehicles autonomously detect and prevent collisions with pedestrians.
The new Audi A4, Honda HR-V and Jazz have all achieved a five star safety rating from Euro NCAP.
The new Hyundai Tucson achieved the maximum five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP safety results.
