Reviews
SEAT Leon becomes Latin America’s first five-star safety car
July 30, 2013 | Tristan HoneywillFor Latin American families who want to travel in safety, the car to buy is the SEAT Leon. Latin NCAP’s latest round of crash tests included six cars with the SEAT Leon Nuevo Read More
Mitsubishi Outlander wins safety award for radar system
June 28, 2013 | Tristan HoneywillIt’s good to see some of the less well-known Japanese brands doing some brilliant work on advanced technologies, not just giants such as Toyota. Besides its Read More
Citroën C4 Picasso makes fitting child safety seats easier
June 26, 2013 | Tristan Honeywill 4The Citroën C4 Picasso has scored five stars in Euro NCAP’s crash safety assessment, providing solid protection for families who want the extra space and flexibility Read More
Honda CR-V exceeds expectations with safety system advances
June 26, 2013 | Tristan HoneywillWhen the Honda CR-V came out at the start of 2012, the company might have been a bit unsure about putting the car through a Euro NCAP assessment. For manufacturers Read More
How good is the whiplash injury protection in Europe’s top-selling cars?
June 25, 2013 | Tristan Honeywill 2You might expect all of Europe’s best-selling cars to be getting good scores for whiplash protection. According to insurance researchers, it’s really just a question of fitting Read More
Which cars offer the best protection against whiplash injury?
June 25, 2013 | Tristan HoneywillWhiplash injuries are best avoided: the most effective protection comes from a good seat with a head support positioned properly. Finding a good one has become Read More
Nissan’s London taxi, the Combi or Evalia, cracks in Euro NCAP crash test
May 29, 2013 | Tristan HoneywillA three-star safety rating for the Nissan Combi, (also sold as the Evalia), chosen to replace the iconic TX4 as London’s black cab, will make the van-based people Read More
Renault Captur gets five-star rating, but brand’s leadership on safety weakens
May 29, 2013 | Tristan Honeywill 1Euro NCAP crash test results for the Renault Captur give the car a five-star safety rating, but there are signs the company is placing less emphasis on safety. Once a leader
Dacia Sandero achieves four-star safety rating
May 29, 2013 | Tristan HoneywillA four-star Euro NCAP safety rating for a car marketed as the lowest priced on the market sounds like a reasonable score. The Dacia Sandero offers far better crash protection
Chevrolet Trax a safe choice for a solid, affordable compact SUV
May 29, 2013 | Tristan Honeywill 1The Chevrolet Trax shows it is possible to create a great value compact SUV or crossover, without compromising on safety. Based on the same platform as its sister model, Read More