HomeSafety and technologySafety and technologyLatestAll latest articlesNew car comparison testsUsed car comparison testsApproved used car schemesFirst drivesLong term reviewsReader Test TeamReal MPGIndustry newsBest ofAll Best of articlesTop 10sCar comparisonsBest dealsBest city carsBest small carsBest small SUVsBest family carsBest large SUVsBest luxury SUVsBest estatesBest MPVsBest electric carsBest hybrid carsBest convertiblesBest coupesBest hot hatchesBest luxury carsBest sports carsAdviceAll What Car? adviceBuying a new carSelling your carOwning and running your carCar finance advice and guidesRejecting a faulty carBuying a used carReliabilityVan news and adviceNew driversThe safest cars on sale in 2024 - the latest crash testsThe safety tests for new cars were toughened up in 2023, making it harder for new cars to achieve th..Claire Evans, Wed Apr 10 2024Car of the Year Awards 2024: Reliability AwardIn the our 2023 Reliability Survey, owners told us about almost 25,000 cars, with each model given a..Claire Evans, Thu Jan 12 2023Euro NCAP, ADAS and the future of car safetyNew legislation, echoing the thinking of Euro NCAP, will soon make more active safety tech mandatory..George Hill, Thu Dec 07 2023Nearly half of UK car buyers don’t know how safe their car isThe latest What Car? survey of in-market car buyers also reveals the most sought-after safety featur..Steve Huntingford, Thu Jul 13 2023How safe are electric cars? The combination of high-voltage electrical systems and reports of batteries catching fire might give..Ayisha Gharu, Tue Jun 06 2023What's it like to 'drive' an autonomous car? As a Government minister warns of scare stories when drivers start using self-driving cars, here's w..Claire Evans, Thu May 18 2023Which car has the best self-driving tech?Cars are doing more to assist their drivers than ever before in an effort to improve safety and comf..Lawrence Cheung, Thu Mar 23 2023New vs worn tyres: how they compareYou might be shocked at how a tyre's performance drops as it wears, as we compare new and worn (but..Will Nightingale, Fri Mar 24 2023Tesla Model Y wins What Car? Safety Award 2023The Tesla Model Y electric SUV is the highest scoring model in Euro NCAP crash tests, achieving the..Claire Evans, Fri Jan 20 2023Motorway speed limits could be axed if Liz Truss becomes PMFavourite to replace Boris Johnson also says she would stop smart motorways, describing them as an e..Steve Huntingford, Thu Sep 01 2022What is Android Auto?Our guide fully explains Android Auto is, which cars and phones support it and its best featuresAyisha Gharu, Fri May 19 2017What is Apple CarPlay? We explain Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring and all its best features, plus the cars and iPhone mo..Charlie Martin, Thu Mar 01 2018How to drive in bad weather From iced-over windscreens to slippery roads, driving in bad weather poses all sorts of challenges f..Ayisha Gharu, Thu Mar 10 2022Car lane support systems testedLane support systems get a lot of bad press, but they could help save your life. We invited five rea..Claire Evans, Fri Nov 19 2021Driving in fog: top 10 tips to stay safeDriving in poor visibility isn’t easy, but there are some simple rules that you can follow to help m..Claire Evans, Thu Jan 26 2017Car active safety systems – exclusive reader test teamTest out the latest lane-keeping assistance safety systems in a safe environment with What Car? and..Claire Evans, Fri Mar 08 2019Crash for cash - how to protect yourself against insurance fraudAs Birmingham is named the worst UK area for 'crash for cash', we take a closer look at the scams th..Darren Moss, Fri Jan 22 2016Dacia Sandero given disappointing two-star safety rating by Euro NCAPDacia's budget hatchback criticised for offering limited protection to vulnerable road users, while..Steve Huntingford, Tue Apr 13 20212021 What Car? Safety Award - which is the safest new car? In a year where the biggest changes were made to crash testing in 23 years, we reveal the model that..Claire Evans, Thu Jan 21 20212021 What Car? Technology Award winner - Tesla’s over-the-air updatesThe best innovation in car technology makes cars safer and easier to drive. We reveal why Tesla take..Claire Evans, Wed Jan 20 2021
