The Toyota Prius is the first model to get five-star safety rating for a system to stop it when a pedestrian is infront.
The Suzuki Baleno had three and four stars for fitting the anti-injury system as standard and then offering a more advanced system as an option.
British car owners who’ve taken the plunge and bought electric cars are raving about them, according to Driver Power 2016 survey.
This year’s car ownership survey – now in its 15th year – is dominated by electric and hybrid vehicles, with Tesla’s Model S taking first place in seven out of ten categories as well as the overall number one position with owners rating their vehicles over ten categories
The Mobility Roadshow incorporating Get Going Live! will be held at Silverstone Circuit, Northants, 26-28 May.
There will be over 40 different models available to drive around the circuit and there will be special emphasis on the needs of younger and novice drivers.
Almost half of all motorists now plan to buy new when it comes to their next car, compared with less than a third three years ago.
Nearly new cars remain the second most popular choice but there is a slump in the number of drivers who plan to buy a car older than three years, says buyacar.
