Crash
05/12/2019 DPCcars Videos
May 10, 2019 | Ed M.Aston Martin has opened the roof on its ultimate open-top driving experience; the new DBS Superleggera Volante. Combining three iconic nameplates in one flagship model, the new DBS Superleggera Volante delivers all the evocative talent of the British marque’s critically-acclaimed … Read More
04/10/2019 DPCcars Videos
April 10, 2019 | Ed M.The new, second-generation Range Rover Evoque was revealed last year amid high anticipation. Even though the popular luxury SUV looks similar to the first-generation vehicle tested by Euro NCAP in 2011, it is fully new under the skin.
In … Read More
02/24/2019 DPCcars Videos
February 22, 2019 | Ed M.The 600LT’s 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 produces 457 pound-feet of torque to complement the aforementioned 592 horsepower. McLaren says the 600LT Spider can accelerate to 60 miles per hour in a staggering 2.8 seconds. Running the quarter mile takes just 10.5 … Read More
Euro NCAP Latest Safety Ratings – Video
December 18, 2018 | Ed M.Today, Euro NCAP releases the safety ratings of nine cars. The Audi Q3, BMW X5, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jaguar I-PACE, Peugeot 508, Volvo V60 and its partner, the S60, all achieve a maximum five-star rating. However, two FCA vehicles – … Read More
2019 Ford Focus Crash Test Facility In Germany – Video
November 15, 2018 | Ed M.The all new Ford Focus delivers confidence and peace-of-mind for customers in any driving scenario, using a comprehensive suite of sophisticated driver assistance technologies and engineering innovations.
Focus was earlier this year awarded the maximum 5-star safety rating by independent … Read More
Small Car vs Big Car Crash Test – Video
November 3, 2018 | Ed M.In the first of the two demonstration tests, a used 2016 Kia Sorento, a midsize SUV, and a 2018 Kia Forte, a small car, collided with each other. In the second test, a used 2015 Toyota Avalon, a large car, … Read More
Euro NCAP releases the safety rating of seven new cars today – Video
October 24, 2018 | Ed M.Euro NCAP releases the safety rating of seven new cars today.
The Hyundai NEXO is the first hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle that Euro NCAP has tested, and it is positive to see it achieving a maximum five star rating.
The … Read More
2019 Suzuki Jimny, VW Touareg, Audi A6 Crash Test & Rating – Video
September 19, 2018 | Ed M.In the frontal offset test, there was insufficient pressure in the driver’s airbag to prevent it from ‘bottoming out’, allowing the head to contact the steering wheel. The score for the head was penalised for the behaviour of the airbag … Read More
2019 Subaru Ascent Crash Test & Rating – Video
September 18, 2018 | Ed M.A new midsize SUV from Subaru earns the highest award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety when equipped with good-rated LED headlights.
The 2019 Ascent is the seventh Subaru vehicle to earn the 2018 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. The … Read More
2018 Nissan Kicks Crash Test & Rating – Video
September 10, 2018 | Ed M.The Nissan Kicks was introduced in the 2018 model year as a replacement for the Nissan Juke.
Structure The driver space was maintained reasonably well, with maximum intrusion of the lower interior of 14 cm at the lower hinge pillar. … Read More
2018 Subaru Crosstrek Crash Test & Rating – Video
August 22, 2018 | Ed M.Overall Front Star Rating 4 star Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.
Front Driver Side 4 star Front … Read More
2018 Chrysler Pacifica vs Toyota Sienna vs Honda Odyssey Minivan Crash Test – Video
August 16, 2018 | Ed M.The Toyota Sienna stumbled, the Chrysler Pacifica turned in an acceptable performance and the Honda Odyssey finished strong in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s passenger-side small overlap front crash test.
The 2018–19 model minivans are the latest group to … Read More
2019 Acura RDX Crash Test – Video
August 14, 2018 | Ed M.The 2019 Acura RDX has earned the highest possible award and safety ratings of any vehicle in its class from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2019 RDX qualified for TOP SAFETY PICK+ thanks to a top rating … Read More
Dodge Challenger Hellcat Widebody Richard Rawlings Drag Racing Crash – Video
August 13, 2018 | Ed M.Dodge Challenger Hellcat Widebody Richard Rawlings Drag Racing Accident Highlights.
Rawlings, star of the Fast N’ Loud television show on the Discovery Channel, was taking part in a celebrity shootout during Roadkill Nights 2018 in Pontiac, … Read More
2018 Toyota C-HR Crash Test & Rating – Video
July 19, 2018 | Ed M.The 2018 Toyota C-HR, a new small SUV, earns good ratings in all six of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s crashworthiness tests and comes with standard superior-rated front crash prevention. However, a poor headlight rating keeps the model from … Read More
2018 Ford Focus Crash Test & Rating – Video
July 18, 2018 | Ed M.The passenger compartment of the Focus remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of both driver and passenger dummy. Ford showed that a similar level of protection would be provided … Read More
2019 Volvo XC40 Crash Test & Rating – Video
July 18, 2018 | Ed M.Overall 5 star rating for the 2019 Volvo XC40.
The passenger compartment of the XC40 remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings showed good protection of all critical body areas apart from the lower leg of the passenger, … Read More
2018 Dodge Journey MPV SUV Crash Test & Rating – Video
July 18, 2018 | Ed M.Overall Front Star Rating 4 star Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.
Front Driver Side 5 star … Read More
2018 Ford Fiesta 4-Door Sedan Crash Test & Rating – Video
July 11, 2018 | Ed M.Overall Front Star Rating 4 star
Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.
Front Driver Side 5 star Front … Read More
Semi Truck Underride Guard & Side Guard Crash Test – Video
June 27, 2018 | Ed M.Rear underride guards are steel bars that hang from the backs of large trucks to prevent a passenger vehicle from moving underneath in a rear crash. Crashes with underride typically involve severe damage to the occupant compartment of the smaller … Read More