The stagnation of road fatality rates has happened despite the increase in global motorization and population, and the predicted rise in deaths. This suggests that efforts to improve global road safety are preventing increases that otherwise would have occurred. In the last three years, 79 countries have seen a decrease in the absolute number of […]
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Euro NCAP and ANCAP, the independent safety bodies for Europe and Australasia, announced the advanced publication of EFFECTIVENESS OF LOW SPEED AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING IN REAL-WORLD REAR-END CRASHES in the online edition of the journal ‘Accident Analysis & Prevention’. The publication reported: – that Low Speed AEBS technology leads to a 38% reduction in real-world
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In an innovative move to assist pedestrian recognition of electric vehicles (EVs), Nissan has taken a leading role in the European Commission-led project, eVADER, to create a pioneering audible pedestrian alert system. Download the alert HERE. In partnership with 10 other consortium members, Nissan has collaborated in the creation of a potential next generation pedestrian
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Driver assistance systems: These invisible co-pilots help drivers in monotonous or difficult traffic situations. They monitor the car’s surroundings with the help of radar, video, and ultrasonic sensors. They help to steer and brake the car when parking, changing lanes, or sitting in traffic. Driver assistance systems can prevent accidents and are precursors to automated
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The new SKODA Superb marks the beginning of a new era for the brand. The high selection of assistance systems for improved safety sets new standards for the brand and model. Based on MQB technology from Volkswagen Group, the new SKODA Superb offers new assistance systems that support the driver in the most diverse traffic situations
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