In a busy November for Euro NCAP’s car safety experts, the month’s second set of crash testing results has been released with eight vehicles achieving 5-star ratings. Crucially, all are on sale with standard-fit Autonomous Emergency Braking systems. The Citroen DS 7 Crossback, Jaguar E-Pace, BMW X3, Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Subaru XV, Subaru Impreza and the reassessed Honda … [Read more...]
Popular small cars lagging in latest safety tests
The 2016 Fiat 500 and Ford Ka+ are lagging behind class rivals in safey provisions, says Euro NCAP. It tested them against the new Citroen C3 and found them lagging behind in occupant protection after simulated impact and standard autonomous braking systems. Euro NCAP says buyers should put off purchasing a current Fiat 500 and await the new version, and the Ford Ka+ is unsophisticated and … [Read more...]