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NewsMarch 7, 2018

Ford Uses Virtual Reality to Show Pre-Collision Assist

Attendees of the 2018 Work Truck Show can experience Ford Motor Co.’s new Pre-Collision Assist with pedestrian detection, which is now standard on 2019 Transit Connect compact vans.

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NewsDecember 21, 2017

4 Automakers Offer Auto-Braking Standard on Most Cars

Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and Toyota already offer automatic emergency braking as a standard feature on most of their vehicles, according to a new progress report.

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ProductsOctober 20, 2017

Intelligent Brake Interlock

WABCO introduced Intelligent Brake Interlock, an advanced electronic brake interlock system that improves the safety of tank trailers that haul hazardous materials or are equipped with cryogenic equipment.

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NewsOctober 20, 2017

Ford F-150 Named IIHS Top Safety Pick

Thanks to optional automatic braking, the pickup truck now qualifies for the prestigious award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2017

Jeep Compass Named IIHS Top Safety Pick

The award, given by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, applies to 2017 Jeep Compass SUVs equipped with optional front crash prevention.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2017

Four Small Pickups Ace IIHS Crash Tests

However, the trucks don’t qualify for an IIHS safety award because they lack automatic emergency braking and their headlights are rated poorly.

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ArticlesSeptember 6, 2017

Brake Systems: How to Pass a Roadside Inspection

Brake systems continue to be the system most responsible for out-of-service violations at roadside inspections. A well-maintained brake system relies on the technician and the driver.

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NewsAugust 25, 2016

Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Vary Widely

AAA tests underscore performance differences between systems designed to mitigate crash severity and systems designed to prevent a crash altogether whenever possible.

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NewsMay 6, 2016

Subaru's 2017 Outback, Legacy Offer Reverse Auto Braking

Subaru will offer new trim grades of its Outback CUV and Legacy mid-size sedan for the 2017 model year with enhanced safety, styling, and comfort features including reverse automatic braking.

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NewsMarch 17, 2016

Video: Automatic Braking to Become Standard by 2022

The agreement means that this safety technology will become widely available on passenger cars and Class 1-2 trucks without a protracted regulatory process.

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