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FaceApp reveals how F1 drivers who died before their time might have looked in old age

Published 19 July 2019
By Sunday Times Driving
What if — or rather, if only — F1 drivers killed in accidents had survived to old age? A new app gives us a glimpse of what might have been.
Dash cam captures micro-scooter rider knocked down by car

Video: Micro-scooter rider knocked down by car

The shocking moment the rider of a micro-scooter was knocked down by a car in Austin, Texas, was captured on the dash cam of another vehicle.
Published 05 April 2019
One in eight motorists admit to having fallen asleep while driving

One in eight have fallen asleep while driving

A survey has found 13% of drivers have nodded off when driving — prompting the AA to launch an awareness campaign on the dangers of drowsiness.
Published 02 November 2018
Motorcyclist weaving through Dublin traffic makes disastrous mistake

Video: Weaving biker makes disastrous mistake

A motorcyclist in Dublin misjudged how much time and space he needed to cut in front of an approaching bus and very nearly ended up under its whe
Published 30 May 2018
America could save nearly 100 lives a year after reversing cameras made mandatory — will UK follow suit?

US makes backup cameras mandatory, UK to follow?

All new cars built for American drivers must now include a reversing camera as standard, which could herald the introduction of the same rule...
Published 08 May 2018
Car makers told to fit cyclist detection systems to save lives

Car makers told to fit cyclist detection systems

Changes are being made to the way new cars are assessed for safety, to encourage the widespread fitment of bicycle detection systems and help cut
Published 26 April 2018
A great-grandmother was killed when a Ford Transit veered off the road and crashed into her house.

Great-grandmother killed as van crashes into house

A great-grandmother was killed when a Ford Transit veered off the road and crashed into her house.
Published 19 April 2018

The Volvo XC90 is the safest car on the road

For as long as most drivers can remember, when it comes to choosing a safe car, Volvos come highly recommended by family and friends - and many h
Published 17 April 2018
Two truck drivers killed in East Java bridge collapse

Two truck drivers killed in bridge collapse

A section of a bridge connecting Babat Lamongan and Widang Tuban in East Java collapsed into the Bengawan Solo River on Tuesday, April 17, causin
Published 17 April 2018
After Uber's fatal crash, will driverless cars ever become a reality?

Will driverless cars ever become a reality?

Nick Rufford looks at how pedestrian death involving a modified self-driving Volvo has slammed the brakes on the autonomous vehicle dream.
Published 04 April 2018
Two heart-stopping school bus crashes caught on camera in same week

Video: Two school bus crashes caught on camera

Footage of two separate crashes has been released, involving school buses in the same school district in America.
Published 03 April 2018
Tesla

Tesla owners facing extended wait for repairs

Owners of Tesla premium electric cars have complained of lengthy waits for bodywork repairs and replacement parts — Driving looks into the issue.
Published 28 March 2018
Compulsory helmets and hi-vis vests under review for all cyclists on British roads

Compulsory helmets under review for cyclists

Cyclists could be made to wear helmets and high-visibility vests for the first time in a review of bike safety.
Published 01 December 2017