safety
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Manufacturer 5 JanEuro NCAP crash test video highlights safest cars of 2021
Euro NCAP has identified the highest performing cars in its 2021 safety tests, with the announcement of its Best in Class award winners.
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Manufacturer 14 AprSkoda Enyaq and VW ID.4 achieve top NCAP safety ratings
The Volkswagen Group’s newest electric models, the VW ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq, have both been awarded a five-star safety rating by Euro NCAP.
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Latest News 16 DecEuro NCAP and Thatcham call for standard ADAS on vans
Euro NCAP and Thatcham are calling for the standard fitment of more ADAS to vans, following the launch of a new test for commercial vehicle safety technology.
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Aftersales 22 MayGarages can signal COVID safeguards in IGA compliance scheme
Next month the Independent Garage Association (IGA) will launch a COVID-19 compliance certification scheme for independent workshops wishing to demonstrate to their customers that the environment is safe.
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Manufacturer 20 MayEuro NCAP announces stricter safety tests for new cars
Euro NCAP has revised its safety testing programme for new cars, which will apply to models launched this year.
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Manufacturer 20 MayVolvo rolls out 112mph speed limiter and Care Key across range
All new Volvo cars are now limited to a maximum speed of 112mph, as part of the manufacturer’s commitment to road safety.
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Latest News 17 SepNew flagship Renault Koleos SUV available to order
The brand new Renault Koleos is now available to order, with prices starting from £28,195, and deliveries starting in November.
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Latest News 4 SepSeven car models earn safety accolades in latest Euro NCAP testing
Seven car models have earned safety accolades in the latest Euro NCAP testing.
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Manufacturer 1 AugVolvo boosts connectivity with free SIM card data in every car
A standard-fit data SIM card offering 100GB of free data will boost the take-up of Volvo connectivity services for the first year of customers’ ownership experience with the Swedish brand.
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Manufacturer 22 JulVolvo issues global recall for 507,000 vehicles with 'fire risk' fault
Volvo has issued a global recall for 507,000 vehicles fitted with a faulty engine component which catch fire in certain cases.
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Manufacturer 22 MayNew Renault Clio and Mazda 3 commended for Euro NCAP performance
The latest round of Euro NCAP safety tests has found that the new Renault Clio and Mazda 3 hatchbacks are among the safest cars currently on sale.
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Manufacturer 22 MarVolvo announces cameras to ensure drivers aren't drunk or distracted
Future Volvo models will watch drivers through cameras to look for signs of intoxication or distraction.
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Manufacturer 23 JanMercedes A-Class wins What Car? Safety Award 2019
The Mercedes A-Class has won What Car? Safety Award 2019 with Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40 completing the top three awarded models.
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Manufacturer 19 JulVolvo XC40 and Ford Focus get 5-star Euro NCAP safety score
The new Volvo XC40 and Ford Focus have each achieved the maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating in testing for Euro NCAP in July.
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Market Insight 18 May
Autonomous emergency braking to become mandatory on new cars, says European Commission
Bodyshops may face a challenging long-term future as the European Commission proposes road safety measures, including mandating autonomous emergency braking.
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Manufacturer 3 MayBMW failed to declare safety issue that led to death crash, says DVSA
BMW has been criticised for not making DVSA safety officials aware of a fault which led to one of its cars being involved in a fatal collision.
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Manufacturer 6 FebAirbags account for 30% of passenger vehicle recalls
Airbags continued to be the main cause of vehicle recalls in Q4 2017, accounting for 20 (30%) of the 65 issued for passenger cars.
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Used Cars 26 OctUS auction fatalities prompt formation of VRA safety committee
A string of fatalities at US auctions has prompted the formation of a safety sub-committee at the Vehicle Remarketing Association.
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Manufacturer 13 Oct
EU lobbying for standard fit of auto braking and intelligent speed assistance on new cars
MEPs have called for new cars to come as standard with life-saving technologies including automated emergency braking and intelligent speed assistance.
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Aftersales 28 Jun
Apprentice suffered broken feet after incorrect wheel removal task
An apprentice who hadn't been provided with training or the right equipment suffered broken feet after a wheel swap job ended badly.
