Passive safety

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IMechE event: ISO 26262 – Functional safety for engineering

The 24 May 2017, at Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Birmingham, UK, a new IMechE event will take place about ISO 26262 functional safety standard. Edition 2 of ISO26262, which comes out in January 2018, has been created to reflect the latest ground-breaking developments in the automotive industry, including autonomous and advanced driver-assistance systems. ISO 26262: Functional Safety for Engineering […]

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New global road safety report shows constant road fatality rates

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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New SKODA Superb with assistance systems for improved safety

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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New LEXUS NX 200t

The Lexus NX 200t safety features

Designed and engineered to meet the highest safety standards, the new Lexus NX is equipped with an array of active, passive and driver assistance systems. The active safety package includes All Speed Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Blind Spot Monitor (BSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), newly adopted cornering lamps and Head-Up Display

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The safety features of the new Nissan Pulsar

The new Nissan Pulsar is packed with a range of technologies designed to make the ride feel more confident. These include Nissan’s acclaimed Safety Shield system with Moving Object Detection, Lane Departure Warning and Blind Spot Warning. Nissan’s Around View Monitor brings more advanced technology to the sector. The Around View Monitor (AVM) At the heart

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