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 2025 - the latest crash tests64 new models have been tested so far in 2025 by Euro NCAP. We reveal how they fared and if they’ve..Jack Mortimer, Tue Nov 11 2025‘Blinding’ car headlights to be reviewed by Government following rise in driver complaintsThe results of a study into dazzling headlights are due to be published imminently, and will inform..Eleanor Cooper, Tue Oct 28 2025Majority of UK drivers feel safer with driver assistance systems, research findsResearch reveals that most UK drivers feel safer with ADAS technology, but nearly a quarter still fi..Eleanor Cooper, Wed Oct 15 2025Ford and Mercedes among carmakers under scrutiny over ‘dieselgate’ scandalAll manufacturers involved have denied any wrongdoings, with a conclusion set to be reached next sum..Shafiq Abidin, Mon Oct 13 2025Over 70s could face driving ban for failing eyesight checksExpected government proposals could also see drink-drive limit reduced in England and WalesStuart Milne, Mon Aug 11 2025The safest cars on sale in 2025 - the latest crash tests20 new models have been tested so far in 2025 by Euro NCAP. We reveal how they fared and if they’ve..Jack Mortimer, Mon Mar 17 2025What is Apple CarPlay and CarPlay Ultra?We explain what Apple CarPlay is, the features it offers, what has been added in CarPlay Ultra – and..Jack Mortimer, Tue Jul 30 2024Car of the Year Awards 2025: Reliability AwardIn the our 2024 Reliability Survey, owners told us about almost 30,000 cars, with each model given a..Claire Evans, Thu Jan 12 2023What is Android Auto?Our guide fully explains what Android Auto is, which cars and phones support it and its best feature..George Hill, Tue Aug 06 2024Flood water: how to drive through it safelyHeavy rain showers combined with fallen leaves can create flash floods - and they can spell trouble..Claire Evans, Mon Jul 01 2024Euro 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 2022How 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 202112page1of 2
