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New Technology Helps Drivers Stay in Their Lane and Avoid Lane-Change Collisions
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 200,000 car crashes a year happen due to automobiles leaving their lanes. Now, two new safety technologies could serve as an extra set of "eyes" for drivers and help them avoid a collision caused by an inadvertent lane change or by colliding with a vehicle in the side blind spot while changing lanes.
Aug 6, 2007 - 2:47:08 PM Bumpers on Luxury Cars Aren't Luxurious: Worst is Infiniti G35
Bumpers, even those on expensive cars, don't resist damage in low-speed impacts. The Infiniti G35, the worst performer, sustained almost $14,000 damage in a series of 4 tests conducted at 3 and 6 mph by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Saab 9-3 was the best, sustaining $5,243 damage. Only 3 cars sustained less than $6,000 damage, while 4 would cost more than $10,000 to fix. Bumpers, even those on expensive cars, don't resist damage in low-speed impacts. The Infiniti G35, the worst performer, sustained almost $14,000 damage in a series of 4 tests conducted at 3 and 6 mph by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Saab 9-3 was the best, sustaining $5,243 damage. Only 3 cars sustained less than $6,000 damage, while 4 would cost more than $10,000 to fix.
Aug 3, 2007 - 10:40:39 AM GM Fast Tracks New Accident Avoidance Technology
General Motors Corporation (GM) has given the green light to German electronics manufacturer, Continental AG, for implementation of new technology to help drivers avoid accidents and injuries. Of particular significance is the fact that the deal took less than one year to complete, a feat that’s equivalent to a flash of lightning compared to the lengthy amount of time it took GM to make up its mind only a decade ago. If GM can continue adding innovations to its product line in the future with the same speed, it will enhance its position in the global market and make its products more desirable to a new breed of well-informed car shoppers ...
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Oct 16, 2006 - 1:06:00 PM Car Manufacturers Biggie-Size Interiors to Accommodate Heftier Americans
Carmakers are letting Americans weigh in on some important decisions these days because their opinion is important, and they want to continue to sell automobiles to them. Manufacturers want consumers to have good experiences in their brand, and part of that is making sure occupants are well-protected when they are involved in accidents. But auto manufacturers face a quandry. About one-third of Americans are obese increasing the odds they'll suffer injuries in an accident. To keep from offending those who are overweight, most car manufacturers are being slightly covert about changes they intend on making to protect them in accidents. Thousands of overweight and underweight Americans have had their say by being measured and weighed so mannequins and test dummies can more accurately reflect the true size and shape of occupants. Cars will eventually be reshaped ...
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Jul 18, 2006 - 12:13:00 PM The Underinflated Value of Tires
The importance of keeping tires properly inflated and well maintained has come into focus recently due to the unusually high number of rollover accidents involving SUVs and 15 passenger vans. Because these vehicles have a high center of gravity they are particularly prone to tipping, even at speeds as low ... [MORE]
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