Car Safety

MOT test every two years branded ‘irresponsible’ by experts

Fleet managers and motor industry experts have strongly rejected the government's idea of doubling the MOT test interval to every two years.

Majority of drivers think car headlights are too bright

Research by the RAC finds 88 percent of UK drivers get dazzled by bright headlights on the road – and some have stopped driving at night.

1 in 5 motorists IGNORE dashboard warning lights

In the run-up to Christmas, new research estimates that 117 million car dashboard warning lights are illuminated in the UK right now.

Less than 1 in 2 know how to safely transport their dog

The lockdown pet ownership boom has seen Halfords appoint a specialist advisor to help drivers pick canine travel equipment.

Dacia Sandero scores just TWO STARS in Euro NCAP crash test

A poor performance by the Dacia Sandero could see the budget-priced supermini stripped of its ‘Car of the Year’ title.

Exclusive: police data reveals biggest causes of road accidents

Using data taken from police reports, Motoring Research has investigated which factors contribute the most to UK road accidents.

Women are 47 percent more likely to be seriously injured in a crash

Following International Women’s Day, one area of inequality highlighted is car safety. Statistics show women have a higher risk of being seriously injured.

New cameras catch 100,000 drivers using phones

After a successful trial, new cameras designed to catch drivers using hand-held mobile phones will be permanently installed for the first time

France abandons ‘controversial’ breathalyser law for drivers

France is repealing its law that all drivers must carry a disposable breathalyser kit in their car. Being caught previously meant an €11 fine.

These are the safest used cars for young families

What is the safest used car you can buy as a new parent? Co-op Insurance, in association with Thatcham Research, reveals the safest used cars for young families based on a specific set of criteria.