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NewsSeptember 5, 2012

Volvo Says Risk of Injury in Its Vehicles Reduced by 50 Percent Since 2000

According to Volvo's accident database, the company's automatic breaking technology alone helped to reduce collisions by 22%.

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NewsSeptember 5, 2012

Ford Survey: Drivers Want Safety Features that Bolster Awareness of Hazards

The survey found that the vast majority of drivers are interested in getting some extra assist features in their next vehicle to help them avoid potential accidents.

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NewsJuly 26, 2012

Volvo Developing New Safety Systems to Prevent Collisions

Three research projects currently under way are Autonomous Driving Support, Intersection Support and Animal Detection.

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NewsJuly 26, 2012

Lexus ES 350, ES 300h to Offer Safety Option of Rear Cross Traffic Alert

The luxury sedans will arrive at dealerships next month.

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NewsJuly 9, 2012

New Buick Verano, Encore Models to Feature Active Safety Systems

Buick’s lineup will continue to expand in the coming year with two all-new models: the 250-horsepower (187 kW) Verano Turbo luxury sedan and the Encore luxury crossover.

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NewsJuly 5, 2012

Ford Developing New Technologies Aimed at Boosting Vehicle Safety

Ford’s early prototypes of two such technologies – Traffic Jam Assist and an advanced version of active park assist – are designed to interact with a vehicle’s surroundings, reduce driver stress and help reduce traffic gridlock, the automaker said.

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NewsJuly 5, 2012

2014-MY Impala to Feature Chevrolet-First Safety Technologies

The brake pre-fill feature, for example, is designed to detect a potential crash threat and will increase the hydraulic pressure in the brake lines in order to shorten the response time and stopping distances.

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NewsJune 27, 2012

GM Study Finds Driver Assistance Systems Help Keep Attention on Road

The study found that advanced driver monitoring and assistance features, for example a forward collision alert system, increases drivers’ focus on the road ahead by 126% when automated steering is operating.

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NewsJune 19, 2012

Improved Vehicle Designs Over 8 Years Reduced Highway Fatalities and Injuries, NHTSA Says

Although the report didn’t cite specific structural or technological features of later model-year vehicles, two areas the report found significant improvement including improved rollover protection and side-impact protection.

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NewsJune 19, 2012

2013-MY Hyundai Equus Features Engine and Transmission Updates

With the new engine and transmission combination the Equus gets fuel-economy figures of 15 mpg city, 23 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined.

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