Suzuki Swift gets one star rating in ANCAP safety tests
The popular compact hatchback Suzuki Swift has received a disappointing one-star safety rating from the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) in the latest round of testing. The results highlight concerns about the vehicle's crash safety performance and lack of advanced safety features, raising questions about its competitiveness in global markets. Why is the score low? Swift's low rating stems primarily from its poor performance in key safety categories: adult occupant protection: Swift scored only 47% in this category. While the cabin structure remained relatively stable in the frontal offset crash test, ANCAP noted that the level of protection for adult occupants' chests and legs was unsatisfactory. child occupant protection: With a score of 59%, the Swift failed to provide adequate protection for young passengers, especially in side-impact crashes. The limited availability of ISOFIX anchors in all variants also contributed to the lower score. Protection of vulnerable road users: The car scored 54% in this category, reflecting concerns about the…
Tesla Model 3 named least reliable electric car in used car tests
Reliability testing of new German electric vehicles (EVs) reveals Tesla Model 3 It is the worst-performing model in the country, with scores of them failing their first inspections three years after they hit the road. Once a car has been on German roads for three years, the country's Technischer Überwachungsverein (abbreviated as TÜV, which translates as Technical Inspection Association) conducts a comprehensive inspection every 24 months to certify its roadworthiness. The organization inspects every part of the vehicle, including brakes, steering, suspension, lights and chassis. TÜV's 2025 annual report includes 10 electric vehicles (EVs) for the first time, covering tests conducted between July 2023 and June 2024. The report found that 14.2% of Model 3s failed their first inspection three years later, with "significant defects" in suspension and braking components. Additionally, the Model 3 ranked last out of 111 models tested in the 2- to 3-year-old age group, including vehicles with internal combustion engines. Hundreds of new car deals available…
Protect and charge: CHP tests Lucid aerial police car
Lucid believes the Air would make a great police car because of its range, space and performance November 11, 2024 19:19 The California Highway Patrol recently tested a modified version of the Lucid Air called the Lucid Pursuit. It comes with a variety of police-spec upgrades, including emergency lights, push bumpers and steel wheels. The civilian version of the Air starts at $70,000 for the 430-horsepower base model and soars to $249,000 for the 1,234-horsepower Sapphire. The California Highway Patrol's motto is "Safety, Service and Security," but you may want to factor charging into that, as the law enforcement agency recently tested an improved version of the Lucid Air. It's called the "Sober Pursuit," and it's a stylish police cruiser. While the automaker didn't have much to say, they released photos of the Air equipped with emergency lights and a push-on bumper. They are held together by steel wheels and classic two-tone paintwork. We can also see badge-like graphics featuring…
Belltown Hellcat driver tests judge’s patience, lands successfully
Myles Hudson is handcuffed during a court appearance in a completely different legal case on charges of domestic violence against his mother. Belltown Hellcat driver Miles Hudson is back in jail after a court hearing. A judge slammed Hudson for failing to comply with the court order. His bail is currently set at $15,000 due to his failure to appear in court in a separate incident. Myles Hudson is not your typical young man. He is notorious for driving recklessly all night long. He also posted videos of himself driving online, which was a stroke of genius. Now, several of his questionable actions are starting to catch up with him, and he is in jail for the second time. We reported on Hudson's actions, the $83,619 fine the city levied against him, and his initial arrest a few weeks ago. On Monday, he was back in court as the city filed a motion to revoke his release. During that hearing,…
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