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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.

Car safety has improved continuously and relentlessly throughout history. We explore some of the key developments from the last 100 years.

Car crash test procedures are getting their biggest overhaul in a decade to improve occupant safety and improve post-crash protection.

Having introduced new MOT rules in May last year, the DVSA has confirmed that millions of dangerous vehicles have since been removed from the road.

The latest BMW 1 Series and 3 Series models have been awarded five-star safety ratings by Euro NCAP, while the Peugeot 208 and Jeep Cherokee scored four stars.

Independent car safety regulator Euro NCAP has revealed that seven new cars have taken a top five-star rating in its latest round...

Nearly 70,000 Volvo cars in the UK are being recalled over a fire risk related to an engine problem, the manufacturer said.

Jaguar has announced a worldwide recall of its all-electric I-Pace SUV over potential braking issues. It affects cars made...

Kia has issued a voluntary recall of more than 5,000 Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles because of a fire risk in an electrical relay.

The all-electric Audi e-tron is one of seven vehicles to receive a top five-star safety rating in the latest round of crash tests conducted by Euro NCAP.

Motorists may be putting lives at risk buying used tyres, councils have warned, as an investigation found nearly half of part-worn tyres examined to be unsafe.

The new Range Rover Evoque has earned a top five-star rating from safety body Euro NCAP.