Safety & Accident

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January 24, 2013 - Industry News

Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid Earn NHTSA's Top Vehicle Safety Rating

The 2013 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid received the top Overall Vehicle Score in NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing, which combines vehicle performance in frontal and side-impact crash tests and resistance to rollover.

Tags: Ford Motor Co., Ford Fusion, Ford Fusion Hybrid, NHTSA, five-star ratings, 2013-MY

December 21, 2012 - Industry News

IIHS Awards New 'Top Safety+' Recognition to 13 Cars

To earn this new safety recognition level, all these vehicles have earned "good" or "acceptable" scores in IIHS’ new small overlap frontal crash test and top ratings in IIHS’ other safety tests.

Tags: IIHS, crash tests, 2013-MY, IIHS Top Safety Pick+, vehicle safety ratings

December 20, 2012 - Industry News

Ford Says 2013-MY Fusion Has Lower Rear-End Collision Repair Costs

When a low-speed impact occurs, Ford said it designed the rear panel to absorb the brunt of the force, adding that it first used this design on the European-market Mondeo.

Tags: collision repair, Ford Fusion, 2013-MY, Ford Motor Co., accident cost

December 12, 2012 - Industry News

2013 Audi A4 and S4 Sedans Receive 5-Star NHTSA Safety Ratings

<p>The 2013-MY Audi A4.</p>

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests how vehicles perform in front and side crash tests, and evaluates vehicles for their rollover resistance.

Tags: Audi, NHTSA, 5-star rating, 2013-MY, Audi A4, Audi S4

November 29, 2012 - Industry News

2013 Buick Verano and Ford Focus Receive 5-Star NHTSA Rating

<p>The 2013-MY Buick Verano in one of its crash tests.</p>

NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program testing program evaluates vehicle performance in front and side-impact crash tests and in resisting rollover.

Tags: NHTSA, Ford Focus, 5-star rating, 2013-MY, Buick Verano

October 23, 2012 - Industry News

2013-MY Dodge Dart Receives 5-Star NHTSA Safety Rating

<p>2013-MY Dodge Dart</p>

Chrysler Group LLC’s new compact sedan recorded 5-star results in the NHTSA test in both overall frontal and side impacts.

Tags: Dodge, NHTSA, 5-star rating, Chrysler, 2013-MY, Dodge Dart

October 15, 2012 - Industry News

Hyundai, Lexus and Subaru Draw 'Top Safety Pick' Awards for 2013 Vehicles

The 2013-MY Lexus ES, Hyundai Santa Fe and Subaru XV Crosstrek were given the top award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Tags: IIHS, IIHS Top Safety Pick, 2013-MY, Hyundai Santa Fe, Lexus ES, Subaru XV Crosstrek

October 5, 2012 - Industry News

IIHS Names 2013 Dodge Dart as Top Safety Pick

Chrysler said that the all-new Dart received the maximum possible rating of 'good' in each of the four crash tests used by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Tags: Dodge, IIHS, IIHS Top Safety Pick, 2013-MY, Dodge Dart

September 5, 2012 - Industry News

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.

Tags: vehicle safety technology, Ford Fusion, 2013-MY, Ford Motor Co., driver assistance systems

September 5, 2012 - Industry News

2013 Ford Taurus and Explorer, Lincoln MKS Draw NHTSA’s Highest NCAP Overall Score

These vehicles earned a five-star overall vehicle score in NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing, which combines vehicle performance in frontal and side-impact crash tests, and resistance to rollover.

Tags: vehicle safety, NHTSA, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, Ford Explorer, accident avoidance safety technologies, 2013-MY, NCAP, Ford Motor Co., driver assistance systems

July 9, 2012 - Industry News

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.

Tags: active safety systems, Buick, 2013-MY, Buick Encore, Buick Verano, back-up camera

June 13, 2012 - Industry News

2013-MY Acura RDX Named IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick’

<p>2013-MY Acura RDX</p>

All models in the current Acura lineup use the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure that’s designed to enhance occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal crashes.

Tags: Acura, IIHS, IIHS Top Safety Pick, 2013-MY, Acura RDX

June 12, 2012 - Industry News

Chevrolet Malibu Eco Draws Double Safety Honors

To qualify for the 5-Star overall vehicle score, the Malibu Eco was tested under NHTSA’s revised New Car Assessment Program. The overall score is based on frontal and side crash tests, in addition to evaluation for rollover resistance.

Tags: NHTSA, IIHS Top Safety Pick, 2013-MY, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Malibu Eco

May 29, 2012 - Industry News

Chevrolet Malibu Eco, Toyota Prius c and BMW 3 Series Named Top Safety Picks

The three vehicles have all drawn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award for their performance in front, side, rollover and rear-impact evaluations.

Tags: 2012-MY, 2013-MY, Chevrolet Malibu Eco, Toyota Prius c, BMW 3-Series

April 5, 2012 - Industry News

Cadillac XTS Safety Seat Alerts Drivers to Crash Threats

<p>2013-MY Cadillac XTS</p>

The patented Cadillac Safety Alert Seat generates vibrating pulse patterns on the left and/or right side of the lower bolster to alert the driver of potential dangers, such as drifting from a traffic lane or toward nearby objects while parking.

Tags: vehicle safety, Cadillac, lane departure warning, 2013-MY, General Motors Corp., Cadillac XTS

February 14, 2012 - Industry News

2013 Cadillac XTS to Feature Active Safety & Driver Assistance System

<p>2013 Cadillac XTS</p>

DETROIT – The all-new 2013 Cadillac XTS introduces an advanced active safety and driver assistance system. According to General Motors, the system represents a significant milestone toward the development of self-driving vehicles.

Tags: vehicle safety systems, lane departure warning, General Motors Corp., Cadillac XTS, driver assistance systems, 2013-MY

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