News — Vehicle safety

EU should set mandatory safety standards for e-scooters, including 20 km/h maximum speed

“Wide differences” in safety of driver assistance systems says Euro NCAP

Mercedes to offer Level 3 automated driving at up to 95 km/h on German motorways

Drivers to be responsible for lane changes made by driver assistance systems

Commission urban mobility expert group backs action on speed limits, distraction and vehicle weight

Sales of dangerous US pickup trucks up 20% in Europe

Euro NCAP to test lorry safety

US agencies investigate Tesla Autopilot and Ford Blue Cruise deaths

EU approves ‘hands off’ level 2 driving systems despite safety fears

EU auditors say EU road safety progress is ‘barely moving’

Cars will need buttons not just touchscreens to get a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating

Heavier cars will pay more to park in Paris from September

Wider cars are taking space away from cyclists and pedestrians

New Driver Monitoring Requirements for Assisted Driving: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back?

New polling shows that Parisians support higher parking charges for large SUVs

Tesla’s US safety recall highlights concerns over Level 2 assistance systems

Despite notable progress, WHO says road safety remains urgent global issue

Euro NCAP warns on increasing car size and weight

Regional court blocks Milan’s plan to require blind spot detection systems on lorries

Israel to require Intelligent Speed Assistance updates for EU-approved vehicles