Articles about Car Safety

So that’s what that was about

Expressways and eggs, anyone? The mystery of the Manila-Cavite Expressway (Cavitex) and the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) Facebook cover photos suddenly changing to images of an egg last week has finally been solved-it's part of a digital speed safety

And the crash test results are...

Are you considering the all-new Ford Territory for your next family car? Well, you should take a look at this. The second-generation Ford Territory was recently put to the test by the China New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP), and

This is one of the many obstacles to improving road safety in the Philippines

Last week, the United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt paid a visit to the Philippines to discuss initiatives on how to improve road safety in the country. Ultimately, the goal is to halve the number of victims involving road

We really hope this arrives in PH

Size isn't the only thing the 2023 Honda WR-V has in common with its Toyota-bred rival, the Raize. Both vehicles are apparently also very safe, too.The Honda WR-V recently underwent ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (ASEAN NCAP)

But there's more to the story than the missing star

Perodua sure had one heck of a surprise when it showed the front and rear end photos of its version of the Toyota Wigo, the Axia. The launch was initially set for February 14, but perhaps the Malaysia automaker was very excited

Always buckle up for safety!

There is a saying that goes, 'The law applies to all, otherwise, none at all'. Whether it's a private individual or a civil servant, the rules of the land must be respected by all. Unfortunately, we don't always see that

Don’t take risks

For most people, there's really only one place where they store gasoline or diesel fuel: Inside their car's fuel tank. End of story.The thing is, there are some situations that call for storing said fuel in places other than

Common sense helps

Figuring in a car accident is easily one of any motorist's worst nightmares. Best case scenario? You're involved in a fender bender and have to shell out money for repairs. Worst case? Let's not even go there.That said,

Heavy EV batteries have put on the pounds on cars

Weight. It's spiralling upwards. Now, does anyone actually care? The answer, unfortunately, appears to be no. At the recent unveil of the EX90 Volvo spoke openly about it weighing nearly three tonnes. I stuck a Range Rover Sport P400e plug-in

Planning to buy one?

Two Hyundai vehicles took part in the latest round of New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) crash tests. One passed with flying colors, the other had to settle for slightly less.Let's get the more popular

Not literally, of course

We're now approaching one of the busiest long weekends of the year: Undas. It's days like these when motorists are reminded about acronyms like 'B.L.O.W.B.A.G.E.T.S.' for the safety of all road

We didn’t test it, of course—a YouTuber did

These two models performed well during crash tests

Long gone are the days when smaller vehicles are viewed as less safe than their more sizable counterparts. Thanks to improved build quality and advancing tech, passengers' chances of walking away from crashes in something like a subcompact have improved considerably.Honda'

Good freakin’ riddance

Have you ever found seatbelt reminder alarms annoying? Yes? Well, have you ever stopped to think that, you know, maybe it would never be an issue if you always wear your seatbelt whenever you drive out?Anyway, going the easy and obviously

Five stars for both models

Ford's latest offerings aren't just tough off the beaten path. If the results from the latest round of Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) are anything to go by, they're reliable when things take a turn a turn for

Should PH units undergo this, too?

Giant spiders, aggressive kangaroos, flame tornados, vegemite? These are just some of the many "dangers" the Land Down Under is supposedly known for. Australia has to deal with plenty of less meme-worthy hazards, too, though.One common example of this is

Three stars for adult-occupant protecion, two for child-occupant protection

Remember when the Global New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) gave the Suzuki S-Presso zero stars for safety a few years back? Well, you can scratch that now, because the tiny hatch has undergone new testing and has garnered a much-improved

The India-built SUV has six standard airbags but has passenger-protection issues

The Kia Carens officially made a comeback at the end of 2021 as a three-row SUV in India. We said back then that it might be a good fit for Philippine roads. Now, though, we think you might have doubts about

The MMDA has an important reminder for all motorists

The bigger the car, the bigger the blind spot-it's a simple concept that some motorists tend to overlook. That's why when you're driving beside a truck, the assumption should always be that the truck driver can't see

Another success for the Japanese car brand

Expensive cars aren't necessarily safe, and safe cars don't necessarily need to come with premium price tags. Mass-market darling Toyota is good proof of this, as its offerings have consistently walked away from New Car Assessment Program for Southeast