What’s a used Mazda CX-5 like as a compact SUV?
There have been two generations of Mazda CX-5 and both make excellent used cars. They’re generally reliable, good to drive and stylish. We’re looking at the first series here which…
Tag: Autonomous Emergency Braking
How does Autonomous Emergency Braking work and is it worth it?
Cars are now coming with an increasing amount of standard safety kit. Among these is Autonomous Emergency Braking or AEB. It’s a safety system designed to prevent the front-to-rear shunts…
What exactly does a Euro NCAP star rating mean?
There’s lots to get your head around when you buy a car. And safety is probably quite high up the list of priorities. That’s where Euro NCAP and its star…
What do car insurance groups mean? Mine is in 4E, is that good?
The car industry has a system of rating cars for insurance purposes. This is so we as owners know how much one car is likely to cost to insure compared…
My 17-year old keeps asking about driverless cars. How far away are they?
Driverless cars are undeniably the future, but when will they become reality? Five years? Ten? Or longer? German company Continental is uniquely positioned to give us a definitive answer. You…
I’m confused by the car safety features my dealer is talking about
You’re right to be puzzled. The world of car safety features appears to be one comprised of acronyms such as ABS, EBA and AEB to name but a few. But…
What is a level 2 self driving car?
Self driving cars are on their way and there’s nothing we can do about it except embrace them. But when we say a car is self driving or autonomous, what…