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Are electric car fires really that common?

9 February 2026

Spend time on social media and you'll read plenty of headlines about electric car fires. But do EVs really catch fire all the time or is it a myth?

Euro NCAP sets new safety standards for 2026

27 January 2026

The way that cars are tested and rated for safety by Euro NCAP is undergoing its biggest shake-up in more than 15 years, with the aim of making cars even safer.

Five of the safest new small cars on sale in 2025

24 October 2025

Safety is a core component of any new car. Using Euro NCAP data, we list five of the safest new small cars on sale, including both petrol and electric models.

The safest new cars on sale in the UK in 2025

20 June 2025

Is safety your top priority when looking for your next car? Here are the ten safest new cars currently on sale in the UK.

Focussing on safety: top tips to check your eyesight

16 March 2023

Can you read a number plate from 20 metres? Is it getting more difficult to focus when you’re driving? Perhaps it’s time to check your sight.

What is lane-keep assist?

16 February 2023

Lane-keep assist is designed to warn and steer a driver back into line when they have drifted out of their lane or misjudged a corner.

Five easy driving safety tips to start your 2023

7 January 2023

Campaigners are urging drivers to put road safety on their ‘New Year’s Resolution’ lists - here are five quick tips to keep in mind.

Another safety disaster for Dacia

14 April 2022

For the third time in 12 months, Dacia has received unflattering headlines about the safety of its cars. This time it's the new Jogger.

Dacia flunks another safety test

13 April 2022

Renault-owned budget brand Dacia's poor safety record has again been highlighted in the latest round of crash tests conducted by Euro NCAP.

Driver assistance systems explained

7 March 2022

Don’t know you ACC from your LKAS? We’ve got you covered with our guide to driver assistance systems.

Top safety scores for Lexus, Renault and Volkswagen

2 March 2022

Safety body Euro NCAP has announced its first results of 2022, with six of the seven new cars tested gaining top five-star ratings.

How to understand Euro NCAP car safety ratings

11 December 2021

The Euro NCAP car safety ratings contain lots of information, but how much of it is important to you? This guide explains what it all means.

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Are electric car fires really that common?

Euro NCAP sets new safety standards for 2026

Five of the safest new small cars on sale in 2025

The safest new cars on sale in the UK in 2025

Focussing on safety: top tips to check your eyesight

What is lane-keep assist?

Five easy driving safety tips to start your 2023

Another safety disaster for Dacia

Dacia flunks another safety test

Driver assistance systems explained

Top safety scores for Lexus, Renault and Volkswagen

How to understand Euro NCAP car safety ratings

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