Jean Todt slams SA brands for lack of ABS, airbags…
Jean Todt took time out of his busy schedule as president of the FIA to visit South Africa in his other role as the UN’s… Read more →
Mitsubishi SA recalls thousands of Pajero models
Mitsubishi Motors South Africa has announced a recall for all Pajero models built between 2007 and 2016, saying it needs to inspect “potentially defective airbag… Read more →
Toyota SA recalls Prius, CT 200h over faulty airbags
Toyota South Africa has revealed that it will be recalling certain Prius and Lexus CT 200h models due to faulty airbags. The campaign comes in the… Read more →
What Happens If Your Airbag Deploys Too Slowly? [video]
This 2013 commercial for Honda genuine parts shows the consequences of an airbag deploying a hundredth of a second too late.
Understanding Airbags
THE first airbag patents were filed back in 1951 and published two years later by engineers Walter Linderer (from Germany) and John Hetrick (from the… Read more →
Hyundai Matrix Airbags Have Had Enough [video]
We’re going to tell you what we see playing out in this video: We reckon that’s not the driver of the Hyundai Matrix’s wife who… Read more →
Euro NCAP Crash Test: Volkswagen Golf 7 [video]
Ever wondered how well your car would fare in an accident?
Euro NCAP Crash Test: Ford Fiesta [video]
The current Ford Fiesta has a full five-star rating with 91% for adult safety, 86% for child occupant safety and 65% for pedestrian safety.