Jaguar I-Pace EV has a new pedestrian warning sound: Listen to it here

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Filed under: Green,Jaguar,Green Driving,Technology,Crossover,SUV,Electric,Luxury They tried a UFO sound, which had an unintended consequence. Continue reading Jaguar I-Pace EV has a new pedestrian warning sound: Listen to it here Jaguar I-Pace EV has a new pedestrian warning sound: Listen to it here originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Oct […]

Uber settles with family of pedestrian hit by its self-driving SUV

Tempe Police are still investigating the fatal crash where an Uber autonomous SUV struck and killed a pedestrian and there are many questions about the safety of its procedures and technology. However, one aspect of the case has been resolved, as Reuters reports that the family of Elaine Herzberg has reached a settlement with the […]

WATCH: Speeding car narrowly escapes crashing into this – inches from innocent pedestrian

A viral video has captured the moment a pedestrian had a close shave near a car crash. The man, with his hood pulled up, can be seen walking over to a sign. Having fallen down in the wind, he goes to put it back up against the pavement. What happens next makes for a scary […]

At least 4 dead after pedestrian bridge collapses near Florida International University

A pedestrian bridge in Miami collapsed on Thursday, killing at least four people and trapping eight cars underneath. Miami-Dade officials added that nine people have been transported to hospitals. The bridge was installed on Saturday and scheduled to open to pedestrians and bicyclists in 2019. A newly installed pedestrian bridge near the Florida International University […]

‘See if it fits’: Brief panic as SUV enters pedestrian passage in St. Petersburg (VIDEO)

Video footage has shown frightened pedestrians flee after an SUV casually entering an underground passage in St. Petersburg. However, the incident wasn’t terror-related: the driver claims he was only carrying out a bet. A CCTV video circulating online shows commuters going about their day in the underground pedestrian passage near St. Petersburg’s Moskovskaya metro station […]

WATCH: Hilarious moment unsuspecting pedestrian is hit in the face by THIS

Unsuspecting pedestrians are often caught on camera in embarrassing situations. One young woman was caught by CCTV in an empty car park as she was leaving. Filmed by what appears to be a security guard, she is seen running towards a moving camper-van as it exits the car park. It is a painful ending for […]

2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C Coupe Driven: For Those Who Find Porsche 911s Too Pedestrian

– Think of the new GT C that has been added to the Mercedes-AMG GT lineup as the equivalent of the Carrera GTS in the Porsche 911 roster. Both cars are the third step up on the power and expense ladder. Both come standard with distinctive interior and exterior design details. Both have fatter rear […]

North Carolina cop charged in death of pedestrian while on duty

Published time: 14 Jul, 2017 15:51 A rookie police officer in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been charged over killing a pedestrian with his patrol car. The on-duty officer was driving at 100mph (160kph) when he struck the person, according to police. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Philip Barker, 24, was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle on […]

Electric cars are 37% more likely to hit a pedestrian — here’s what automakers can do about it

GUEST: The low roar of a combustion engine. It’s one of the most recognizable sounds on the streets, instantly alerting pedestrians that a car, and perhaps danger, is approaching. To urban pedestrians, it is an entirely common sound, yet it is remarkable in its ability to serve as a warning. In 2016, sales of electric […]

Huge Rise in Pedestrian Deaths a Big Cause for Concern

– Some of the same behaviors that pose well-known dangers for drivers are contributing to a staggering rise in pedestrian fatalities. A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association says drinking and distractions are two factors in a pedestrian death count that stands on the verge of surpassing 6000 people for the first time […]