Euro NCAP reported a “disappointing” end to 2017 as six cars returned three-star safety ratings and Fiat’s Punto hatchback became the first vehicle ever to crash test its way to zero stars.
Euro NCAP hailed the standard installation of autonomous emergency braking as it recorded five-star safety ratings for all eight vehicles in its latest batch of tests.
Thatcham Research has applauded the European Parliament's decision to back legislative changes that will stipulate the standard fitment of autonomous safety technologies in new cars and vans.
Volvo has proven the safety of its vehicles once again by “acing” Euro NCAP tests to score five stars with its new XC60 SUV.
The Range Rover Velar has become the latest vehicle from the increasingly popular SUV category to shine in Euro NCAP’s safety tests – scoring a five-star result.
Euro NCAP is preparing a host of new tests which aim to regulate the increasing number of autonomous driving aids and other technology being introduced to cars by manufacturers.
The Ford Fiesta marked 20 years since its first safety test with a five-star score as results emerged for nine new models from Thatcham Research’s latest round of testing.
The insurance industry has released a white paper to clarify uncertainty around the different levels of vehicle automation.
Seat’s new Ibiza hatchback became a benchmark for its sector as the Ford Mustang improved its safety rating to three stars in the latest round of Euro NCAP tests.
Thatcham Research has announced the appointment of Richard Billyeald as the new chief technical officer.
Fiat faltered in the Euro NCAP safety ratings once again when its Doblò scored three stars in the same wave of testing that saw BMW’s new 5 Series gain a five-star result.
Euro NCAP car testing expert Matthew Avery wants an emphasis to be placed on dealer education after a salesman attempted to talk him out of investing in optional systems for his siblings’ Skoda.
Euro NCAP has celebrated the success of safety standards which have prevented 182,000 people being killed or seriously injured on UK roads since 1997.
Disappointing results in the latest European car crash tests has led to calls for consumers to shop with safety in mind - and for manufacturers to fit “life-saving” equipment as standard.
Only half of the UK’s top 10 best selling new cars have autonomous emergency braking as standard fitment, warns Thatcham Research, which lobbys for safer cars.
Thatcham Research will showcase the bodyshop of the future at its Repair Focus conference.
Volvo is to kick-start a drive towards technology that promises to reduce collisions and congestion by starting the UK's most ambitious autonomous driving trial to date.
Uncertainty over access to funding could jeopardise government targets of delivering three million new apprentices to address an automotive industry skills gap over the next four years, according to Thatcham Research.
Motor insurance profits could come under pressure from the development of automated cars, according to observations by KPMG and Standard & Poor.
Thatcham has said the automotive technology industry needs to create robust standard to strengthen cyber secure for future connected vehicles.
