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Volvo Unveils Cyclist Detection Safety Feature with Auto Brake

<p>Volvo's new safety feature automatically detects and brakes for cyclists. Photo courtesy Volvo.</p>

A cyclist in the same lane swerving out in front of the car is one incident type that is addressed by Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with full auto brake, which will be available in the Volvo V40, S60, V60, XC60, V70, XC70 and S80 models from mid-May this year.

Tags: Geneva International Motor Show, collision avoidance technology, bicycles, cyclist detection, Volvo, executive vehicles

July 5, 2012 - Industry News

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.

Tags: Chevrolet, Chevrolet Impala, accident avoidance safety technologies, collision avoidance technology, General Motors Corp., 2014-MY, brake pre-fill

April 11, 2012 - Industry News

GM Unveils All-New 2014-MY Chevrolet Impala in New York

<p>GM's Mark Reuss at the Impala unveiling.</p>

One new feature, a first in a Chevrolet vehicle, is full-speed-range adaptive cruise control, which uses radar to sense traffic in front of the vehicle and adjust its speed, including stopping and accelerating again.

Tags: OnStar, Chevrolet Impala, lane departure warning, eAssist, New York Auto Show, collision avoidance technology, General Motors Corp., 2014-MY

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