Crash
BMW X6 Rollover Crash Test – Video
April 2, 2018 | Ed M.The video below showcases the three separate tests a car is subjected to before being approved for production. The first test replicates the conditions that would ultimately lead to ramp-induced rollover. In the industry, this is called the ‘corkscrew’ … Read More
Rear Crash Prevention Ratings To Reduce Parking Lot Accidents – Video
February 23, 2018 | Ed M.Parking crashes usually don’t result in serious injuries, but repair costs can quickly mount, along with the hassle of going without the family vehicle while waiting for the body shop to finish work. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has … Read More
2018 Volvo V90 Crash Test – Video
February 2, 2018 | Ed M.The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs for both the driver and passenger. Volvo demonstrated that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of … Read More
2017 Nissan Titan Crew Cab Crash Test – Video
January 17, 2018 | Ed M.The Nissan Titan (light duty pickup with gasoline engine) was redesigned for the 2017 model year after a one-year absence from the market. Beginning with 2017 models built after August 2017, the front-end structure was modified to improve occupant protection … Read More
Volvo XC60 Crash & Avoidance Technology Explained – Video
January 11, 2018 | Ed M.The passenger compartment of the XC60 remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings indicated good protection for all critical body areas of the passenger and of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger. Volvo showed … Read More
2018 Mercedes GLC 300 MPV Crash Test – Video
January 11, 2018 | Ed M.Structure The driver space was maintained well, with maximum intrusion of the lower interior of 10 cm at the footrest. Upper interior intrusion measured 1-2 cm at the upper hinge pillar and instrument panel.
Injury measures Measures taken from the … Read More
Top 2017 Cars Crash Tested By Euro NCAP – Video
January 10, 2018 | Ed M.Most of the models tested in 2017 were new to the market and most of these achieved the maximum five-star rating which, set against Euro NCAP’s increasingly tough assessment regime, reflects the ever-improving safety of modern vehicles. Older, facelifted models … Read More
BMW C1 Scooter With Roof vs Car Crash Test – Video
January 4, 2018 | Ed M.Roof pressure test adopted from same test for passenger cars. C1 exceeds the requirements to pass this test. Belt tension test “Fall from standstill” test. Various preparations for the tests at the BMW crash testing facility. Test procedure 1. With … Read More
Koenigsegg Regera Crash Test – Video
December 28, 2017 | Ed M.In addition to side, front and rear impacts, the Koenigsegg Regera gets beaten with mallets, jumps curbs and has the doors slammed with some pretty brute force. Watch how the carbon fiber flexes during some of the impacts.
Koenigsegg Regera … Read More
2018 Volvo XC60 Crash Test Explained – Video
December 23, 2017 | Ed M.The passenger compartment of the 2018 Volvo XC60 remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings indicated good protection for all critical body areas of the passenger and of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger. … Read More
2018 Kia Stinger Crash Test & Rating Explained – Video
December 20, 2017 | Ed M.The passenger compartment of the Stinger remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of the driver and passenger. Kia showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to … Read More
2018 Audi Q5 Crash Test & Rating – Video
December 20, 2017 | Ed M.Overall Front Star Rating 5 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
2018 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Crash Test & Rating – Video
December 20, 2017 | Ed M.
2018 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Crash Test & Rating.
2018 BMW 6 Series GT Crash Test & Rating – Video
December 19, 2017 | Ed M.The passenger compartment of the remained stable in the offset frontal impact. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of the driver and passenger. BMW demonstrated that, for the passenger’s side, a similar level of protection would … Read More
2018 Hyundai KONA Crash Test & Rating – Video
December 19, 2017 | Ed M.The passenger compartment of the KONA remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of the driver and passenger. Hyundai showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to … Read More
2018 Toyota Yaris, Fiat Punto, DS 3 Crash Test & Rating – Video
December 14, 2017 | Ed M.
2018 Toyota Yaris, Fiat Punto, DS 3 Crash Test & Rating.
2018 Kia Stinger, Jaguar F-Pace, Land Rover Velar, Dacia Duster Crash Test & Rating – Video
December 13, 2017 | Ed M.
2018 Kia Stinger, Jaguar F-Pace, Land Rover Velar, Dacia Duster Crash Test & Rating.
2018 Kia Soul, Honda Odyssey, Lincoln Continental, Mercedes Benz GLC Crash Test – Video
December 8, 2017 | Ed M.
2018 Kia Soul, Honda Odyssey, Lincoln Continental, Mercedes Benz GLC Crash Test.
Euro NCAP Crash Tests & ratings For November 2017 – Video
November 29, 2017 | Ed M.Featuring:
2018 Subaru Impreza Crash Test & Rating 2018 Subaru XV Crash Test & Rating 2018 BMW X3 Crash Test & Rating 2018 DS 7 Crossback Crash Test & Rating 2018 Mercedes X-Class Crash Test & Rating 2018 Porsche … Read More
Best 2017 Booster Seats Safety Ratings – Video
November 22, 2017 | Ed M.Thirteen out of 16 new booster seats for 2017 earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s highest rating of BEST BET, bringing the total number of boosters on the market with that designation to 118.
The BEST BET rating means … Read More