Audi A6 Receives 5-Star Euro NCAP Rating
24 Aug 2011, 13:10 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The Audi A6 was included in the last batch tested by the Euro NCAP, alongside nine other vehicles, managing to get the maximum five-star rating from the safety organization. The model tested, a 2.0 ...
Opel Ampera Snaps 5-Star Euro NCAP Rating
24 Aug 2011, 12:59 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Following the Mitsubishi i-MiEV and the Nissan LEAF, it was Opel Ampera’s turn to be subjected to the same set of tests by Euro NCAP. The new range-extending EV managed to reach the maximum po...
New Volkswagen Jetta Earns 5-Star Euro NCAP Rating
24 Aug 2011, 12:54 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Jetta already has the IIHS Top Safety Pick trophy in its case, but it definitely won’t hurt its sale if it adds another: Euro NCAP’s five-star rating. In the latest batch of tests, t...
2012 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet Aces Euro NCAP Tests
24 Aug 2011, 12:45 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / At the last batch of tests by the European safety body, Volvo managed to shine, but this was expected. However, the latest results published show that reborn cabriolet version of the Golf was a cut ...
Citroen DS5 Takes Top Euro NCAP Rating
24 Aug 2011, 11:55 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The recently released results from Euro NCAP show that Citroen’s DS5 is ready to meet tougher requirements in 2012. As a top scorer with five star result, the DS5 is fitted with the Citroen Lo...
Chevrolet Aveo Gets Five Stars from Euro NCAP
24 Aug 2011, 11:44 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Euro NCAP has published test results for a batch of new cars, among them being the new Chevrolet Aveo five-door hatchback, which managed to score the maximum amount of points. Just about every new c...
2011 Chevrolet Orlando Earns Five-Star Euro NCAP Rating
24 Aug 2011, 11:28 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Euro NCAP released a batch of comparably similar crash test results for models available on the European market, and it’s now time to see how Chevrolet’s Orlando did. It looks like the c...
BMW X3 Gets Maximum 5-Star Euro NCAP Rating
24 Aug 2011, 10:21 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The European safety specialists at Euro NCAP just released a fresh batch of test results. Among them was BMW’s new X3, fitted with a 2.0-liter diesel engine, with the compact SUV managing to s...
New Kia Picanto Gets Only Four Euro NCAP Stars
24 Aug 2011, 09:42 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The European motoring safety watchdog released today a new batch of test results for the vehicles it crashed and trashed. In all, the results for ten models were released, including ones for the new...
Mazda RVM System Awarded by Euro NCAP
24 Aug 2011, 09:12 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Japanese automaker Mazda announced today it will receive the Euro NCAP Advanced award for the Rear Vehicle Monitoring system, which helps the driver avoid dangerous situations or even collisions wit...
Audi R8 Spyder Recalled Due to Fuel Leak
12 Aug 2011, 07:54 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Earlier this week, Volkswagen faced the firing squad, as the NHTSA opened a probe into possible fuel leaks on the Jetta TDI models. Seven complaints had been received to date about a leak in the fue...
NHTSA Investigating BMW 7 Series Over Parking Issues
10 Aug 2011, 08:34 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / It looks like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is being kept busy these days investigating all sorts of safety issues. The latest info on the subject tells us the NHTSA is current...
NHTSA Investigating New Ford Mustang, VW Jetta TDI
8 Aug 2011, 07:36 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Every now and then we find out that National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is hard at work investigating complaints received from consumers, which may or may not result in recalls. T...
Dodge Durango Is the 8th Chrysler Model to Be Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
3 Aug 2011, 15:03 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / If you add up HEMI engines, muscular looks and improving quality standards, Dodge’s lineup looks like one of the most charismatic on the North American market. However, if you add safety to th...
Future Toyota Safety Systems Zeronizing Traffic Injuries
2 Aug 2011, 08:48 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Leaving aside all the scandals surrounding the global recalls that turned Toyota inside-out in the past two years, the Japanese automaker is hard at work developing safer vehicles that are mainly ai...
Nissan LEAF Earns 5-Star NHTSA Rating
26 Jul 2011, 05:42 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / After scoring top ratings in IIHS and Euro NCAP tests, the Nissan LEAF is again at the center of attention in respects to the safety it provides. The Japanese electric car has just been awarded a fi...
Toyota's Pre-Collision System Controls Steering
22 Jul 2011, 07:11 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Toyota’s plans for developing new safety technologies are somehow in the “sci-fi” category. The system developed by the Japanese manufacturer, is capable of taking control of the s...
AAA Teaches How To Save Your Car from Extreme Heat
13 Jul 2011, 11:29 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The American Automobile Association (AAA) is a non-profit member service organization from North America, providing travel, automotive, insurance, financial, and discounts services to the motor club...
Saab 9-4X Awarded Top Safety Pick by IIHS
6 Jul 2011, 05:59 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / While struggling to survive, the Swedish auto brand manages to still keep its head high gaining one accolade after another. Following the 9-5 Sedan, which received the same recognition some three we...
Mitsubishi Dealers Conducting Safety Seat Checks Over the Summer
5 Jul 2011, 14:43 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Mitsubishi Motors and Kids Safety First (KSF), in conjunction with Dorel Juvenile Group USA, today announced they will host child safety seat inspection events at Mitsubishi dealerships in nine stat...