city safety
Toyota Announces New City, Highway Safety Systems
Two new safety systems from Toyota were announced in Japan today that will better protect pedestrians and make highway driving safer.
Volvo Planning City Safety Improvements, Including Animal Detection
Volvo’s City Safety auto brake system has revolutionized car safety since its introduction in 2008 and the Swedish automaker is looking to make a series of updates to help stay at the forefront of collision avoidance tech.
Honda Targets Zero Collisions Goal Through New Safety Tech
Along with its two better-known core brand values of driving fun and fuel economy, Honda has announced an ambitious new “zero collisions” target to fulfill its ongoing focus on safety.
Self-Braking Cars Mandatory in Europe by 2014
Volvo first introduced its City Safety feature in 2008, marking the first time a production car could not only detect an impending impact but actually apply the brakes on its own to prevent a collision. As a sign of just how well it works, similar technology will become mandatory on all cars in Europe starting…
Volvo City Safety Dramatically Reduces Accidents: Study
Volvo is living up to its reputation for being a leader in safety, with a new report shedding light on exactly how big an impact the brand’s new City Safety collision avoidance system is having. According to a study published by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI),…
Report: Volvo Buys Ads In Major Papers Calling for ‘Distracted Driving’ Legislation
Tomorrow, if you pick up a copy of USA Today or The Washington Post, you’re likely to see Volvo’s full page ad, calling for legislation on “distracted driving.” The ads come on the very day that the U.S. Department of Transportation begins its two day Distracted Driving Summit to discuss the issue. Along with senior…
