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In the past cars had very little or nothing in the way of side impact protection – the only barrier between the occupant and the colliding car being a thin sheet of door metal. Unsurprisingly the chance of death or serious injury in a side impact crash was very high. As we saw from the article … [Read more...]
Car safety has made great progress in the last 15 years. Prior to 1997, the crashworthiness of cars was kept as something of a closely guarded secret by car manufacturers. Nearly all cars failed to protect their occupants at even comparatively slow speeds of 35 mph. This was largely attributed to … [Read more...]
This video clip of an a 1959 Chevy Bel Air in a 40% overlap frontal crash with a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu starkly highlights just how far car safety has progressed over the years. The Bel Air may be a classic - but I know which car I'd rather be in! … [Read more...]
Most people are now aware of the importance of wearing a seatbelt while driving, but how many people realise the importance of similarly restraining their beloved pet. Pets and their owners are both at risk in an accident if not suitably restrained. At 30mph, the average Labrador is believed to … [Read more...]
November saw a massive 57.6 percent new car sales rise compared to the same month last year, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturer and Traders. November 2008 was truly a woeful time for the car industry, with the traditional pre-Christmas sales lull combining with … [Read more...]
The world's cheapest car, the Tata Nano, is under fire in India as reports emerge of some of the models bursting into flames recently due to alleged circuit problems. Three fires have been reported spontaneously occurring in the steering columns of Nanos in India, where 7,500 vehicles have been … [Read more...]
As the nights draw in, many motorists will find themselves driving longer hours in the dark. Research by Saga Motor Insurance reveals driving at night is a worry for a fifth of over 50s and for over five million* UK motorists overall, with a quarter (25%) of these drivers saying they fear for their … [Read more...]
We all remember our first cars, but what of the rest of our car history? Within this section, a collection of different writeonmotoring.com readers recount their memorable motors. What was your first car? Purchased in 1980, a Ford Capri MK1 1600 GT in signal yellow with black vinyl roof. I’d … [Read more...]
BMW is pleased to announce the next chapter in the story of one of the most successful cars ever to have been produced. The new, sixth generation BMW 5 Series Saloon offers customers the perfect blend of class-leading powerplants, unrivalled driving dynamics and a sporting yet elegant design to set … [Read more...]