Women are 17% more likely to die in car accidents than men
Safety tests must reflect all types of car users, not just the ‘average male’ writes Geraldine Herbert When was the last time you checked the safety credentials of a car and were reassured by a five-star safety rating? It seems those star ratings may not apply to all car passengers equally. According to new research by the University of Virginia, women are 17%c more likely to die in a car accident than men, twice as likely...
Euro NCAP’s 2020: Challenges and Progress
A look back at how Euro NCAP covered a year that began with the outbreak of a pandemic, followed by lockdowns and social distancing rules. 2020 was characterized by lockdowns and pandemic-related restrictions, causing test laboratories to temporarily halt operations and vehicle manufacturers to postpone new models. Despite all the disruptions, Euro NCAP released 23 safety ratings, of which 11 were new cars. These were tested against...
Key considerations when you’re buying a Family Car
From finance options to fuel types, Geraldine Herbert outlines five things to think about before choosing your next family car 1 Hatchback, estate, saloon, people carrier or SUV? For small families, hatchbacks are ideal and there is a huge choice of both new and used models on the market. Estates and saloons are a good option if you need that extra boot and cabin space. Nothing beats the versatility of MPVs and while not as...
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) Can Reduce Accidents By Up To 27%
A mere three seconds can change your life, it is estimated that nearly 80% of crashes are caused by some form of driver distraction within three seconds before the event. A driver who is distracted or inattentive is far more likely to brake too late or without the right amount of force when faced with a critical situation. A range of technologies have been developed which can help the driver to avoid these kinds of accidents or, at...
