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March 5, 2013

Volvo Unveils Cyclist Detection Safety Feature with Auto Brake - Industry News

<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

January 16, 2013

2014 Acura MDX to Include Multiple Advanced Safety Technologies - Industry News

The 2014 Acura MDX Prototype debuted this week, providing a glimpse at the third-generation of the luxury SUV. When the 2014 MDX launches later this year, it will showcase a number of advanced safety technologies, including some designed to greatly improve driver visibility.

Tags: collision avoidance technology, Detroit Auto Show, Acura MDX, executive vehicles, Honda

November 26, 2012

NTSB Advocates Making Collision-Avoidance Technologies Standard Equipment - Industry News

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said those technologies include lane-departure warning, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, automatic braking, electronic stability control, tire pressure monitoring and speed-limiting systems.

Tags: vehicle safety technology, drunk driving, accident prevention, Distracted driving, National Transportation Safety Board, collision avoidance technology, drugged driving

November 26, 2012

Toyota Develops Collision Avoidance Assist System Effective at High Speeds - Industry News

The system warns the driver via sound and display alerts to prompt braking when such a risk is detected, and can help decelerate the vehicle.

Tags: Toyota, vehicle safety technology, accident avoidance safety technologies, rear-end collisions, collision avoidance technology

July 5, 2012

2014-MY Impala to Feature Chevrolet-First Safety Technologies - Industry News

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

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

<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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