How we test

NEW safety tech isn’t just a challenge that car makers must get right. Official test body Euro NCAP itself must find ways of accurately rating the performance of vehicle systems designed to meet the i

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Autocar’s history of empirical road testing is the longest in the world. For more than a century, we have been verifying, scrutinising, describing and illustrating new cars in unparalleled detail. Dri

A COMPREHENSIVE overhaul of the Euro NCAP safety ratings will see current assessments replaced next year by ratings across ‘four pillars of safety’ – safe driving, crash avoidance, crash protection an

Autocar’s history of empirical road testing is the longest in the world. For more than a century, we have been verifying, scrutinising, describing and illustrating new cars in unparalleled detail. Dri

The Good Housekeeping Institute , or GHI, is the beating heart of our brand , where everything from slow cookers to sports bras is poked, prodded and put through its paces by our experts. On any given day in our west London lab , we could be testing the water-resistance claims of walking jackets by soaking them in the shower, or analysing hair swatches to see if a conditioner truly shines. We go to extreme lengths to ensure you can trust our product recommendations. We know the details matter. They’re what keeps your life running smoothly. Getting it right is simply good housekeeping.