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Why is my newer BMW 1 Series less safe than the old one?
There has been a lot of noise about the abysmal crash safety rating of the MG3 Hybrid and rightly so. However, in the Euro NCAP frontal collision tests the new BMW 1 Series achieved the same score - 8.9/16 points, but there hasn't been a sound about it.
According to Euro NCAP: “Dummy readings indicated weak protection of the driver's chest, based on dummy readings of compression... Protection of the driver's left leg was also weak, with marginal protection the front occupants' legs in general… In the full-width rigid barrier test, chest protection was rated as weak both for the driver and the rear passenger, in both cases a result of compression.”
The F40 launched in 2019 scored 14.3/16 points. I'm particularly annoyed about this because I traded in my F40 for the new F70 before it had been tested by Euro NCAP. I had assumed it would achieve the same if not a better score.
While the MG3 result is shambolic the 1 Series' isn't exactly stellar considering it costs at least €20k more than a MG3.
Peter Barrins (Baldoyle)
Sep 2025 Filed under: safety
Tell me about the Mazda6e's ADAS...
With regards to the Mazda6e, I wonder what driver assist functions it offers. I read level 2 but is it comparable to what for instance the Xpeng G6 offers? In other words, can the car self-correct and stay in lane on highways etc?
Wim Winters (Belgium)
Sep 2025 Filed under: safety
How to activate 4WD in my 2009 Toyota RAV4?
I have a 2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited. I want to know how to activate the 4x4 system now that the snow is coming since it is the first time that I have to experience this situation.
Thank you very much for the advice
Waltter (Yonkers Ny)
Jan 2025 Filed under: safety
Is the new Dacia Duster safer?
Hi,
I'd like to purchase a 2019 Dacia Duster petrol, but I am concerned about its EuroNCAP safety rating of 2017. I do not find the latest rating for 2019 version. Could you please advise?
Thanks
Abala, Dublin
A Bala (Dublin)
Jul 2019 Filed under: safety
Which models is Volvo Pilot Assist on?
Is Volvo Pilot Assist only available in the "90" series cars (XC90, etc)? They are the only ones I see where it's available on the Volvo website.
Thanks Philip
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Jan 2018 Filed under: safety
How safe is the Ford EcoSport?
What's the international safety rating for a 2017 Ford EcoSport Titanium?
Debbie R (Joburg)
Sep 2017 Filed under: safety
How do the autonomous packs compare?
Love to know if you have compared the difference between BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo for their semi-autonomous packs.
Regards Martin
Martin Anderson (Dublin)
Apr 2017 Filed under: safety
What are the safest cars on sale today?
What is the safest car/SUV on the Irish market today? I am particularly interested in any vehicle that provides extra protection when somebody crashes into your back.
Anthony Morris (Dub)
Feb 2017 Filed under: safety
Are SUVs safer than saloons or hatches?
Are SUV vehicles safer than saloons or hatchbacks?
Tony Morris (Dublim)
Feb 2017 Filed under: safety
What rules do cyclists have to adhere to?
Cyclists and Liability:
If a cyclist is caught breaking a red light, what can legally happen them? Nothing??
If a cyclist is at fault for an accident with a car, what happens?
Also, if a cyclist breaks a red light and injures a pedestrian, what happens to the cyclist?
Simon MacMahon (Dublin)
Jun 2015 Filed under: safety
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