Category Archives: Safety & Security

Cadillac Introduces Industry-First Surround-Vision Video Recording System

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Whether you’re concerned about being properly square inside a parking space or interested in recording a 360-degree view of your vehicle in motion, you’ll want to utilize the industry-first surround-vision video recording system featured on the all-new Cadillac CT6. How does it work? The CT6 utilizes four of the vehicles’ seven exterior cameras to provide recorded video of the CT6’s surroundings. The cameras are strategically

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GMC to Introduce Rear Seat Reminder in 2017 Acadia

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Each year, half of the children under the age of 14 who die of heatstroke, perish because they were forgotten inside a vehicle. GMC’s latest technology offering looks to help parents remember they have a back seat passenger. Rear Seat Reminder, which will be introduced in the family-friendly 2017 Acadia, works by monitoring the Acadia’s rear doors. The feature is intended

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20 Automakers Commit to Making Automatic Emergency Braking Standard by 2022

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Family car time is about to get even safer. Today the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced that 20 automakers, representing more than 99 percent of the U.S. auto market, have committed to making automatic emergency braking a standard feature no later than Sept 1, 2022. Automakers making the commitment are

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39 of GM’s 2016 Models Available with Forward Collision Alert

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Safety is just as important as interior appointments, exterior design and price when buying a car. Thirty-nine General Motors vehicles contain a forward collision alert system and 19 vehicles offer it in combination with emergency braking. The technology first appeared in GM vehicles in the 2004 Cadilla XLR and automative emergency braking appeared in the 2013 Cadillac XTS, ATS and SRX. How

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How Many Ways Can You Say Front Crash Prevention?

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has grouped them all under the umbrella term “front crash prevention.” What do manufacturers call the system in 2016 models? IIHS has a list for that: Acura Collision Mitigation Braking System Forward Collision Warning Audi Audi pre sense front BMW Collision Warning with Braking Function Collision Warning with City Braking Function Buick Automatic Collision Preparation Forward

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IIHS: Most Honda Drivers Turn Off Lane Departure Warning

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Do you turn off your lane departure warning system? Do you leave your forward collision warning system on?   A recent IIHS study found that, “all but one of 184 models equipped with the two features had forward collision warning turned on, while only a third of vehicles had lane departure warning activated.” For the new study, researchers observed 2013-15

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100 Chrysler Pacifica Safety and Security Features

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Safety and security area very important to families. With the introduction of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, FCA announced that the new minivan has 100 safety and security features. Without further ado, here’s the breakdown. Driver warning and assist, chassis control and brake systems Available systems featuring ultrasonic, radar, camera and other technologies combine to offer the driver 360-degree awareness and,

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Buckle Up for Life’s New Holiday Traditions for Child Passenger Safety

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Every family has their own holiday traditions. Why not make safety one of your family’s traditions? Toyota has some tips on how to make these new traditions: Make it a family affair. The holidays are a wonderful time to gather with family near and far. However, older generations may have had different approaches to keeping kids safe in cars. If relatives

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Audi Adds New Suite of Safety Technology in 2017 Models

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When the 2017 Audi Q7 debuts at dealerships in early 2016, a new suite of safety technology will debut as well. Working similar to OnStar in General Motors vehicles, Sirius XM Connected Vehicle Services will provide Audi connect Emergency Response as part of the SOS call in Audi vehicles. The system will automatically coordinate an emergency services in the event of an airbag

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