As
advanced crash avoidance features spread through more of the vehicle fleet, the technologies are proving popular with drivers of mainstream brands and not just owners of the luxury cars that got the systems first.
Owners of Volvos with
advanced crash avoidance features find the systems useful, and the vast majority would want the technology again, an IIHS survey shows.
By including this test as part of the safety rating, Euro NCAP takes the lead world - wide in encouraging
advanced crash avoidance technology for all cars.
Early evidence that
advanced crash avoidance technologies are cutting crashes comes from a study of insurance claims.
The study is HLDI's first real - world look at a new crop of
advanced crash avoidance technologies.
Early evidence that
advanced crash avoidance technologies are cutting crashes in the real world comes from a study of insurance claims.
Volvo drivers» experiences with
advanced crash avoidance and related technologies.
The Institute recently conducted a research program with five production vehicles that have
advanced crash avoidance and driver assist features.
Acura's autonomous braking system was one of several
advanced crash avoidance technologies demonstrated last year on the track at the Institute's Vehicle Research Center.
A new approach to determining a vehicle's overall 5 - star rating that will, for the first time, incorporate
advanced crash avoidance technology features, along with ratings for crashworthiness and pedestrian protection.
But there are a number of other types of
advanced crash avoidance safety technology that are already available and saving lives today.
Not exact matches
Competitor Kia Picanto did not achieve the same performance in Euro NCAP's tests, but consumers have the option to purchase the «
Advanced Driving Assistance Pack», available on all variants, to enhance its
crash avoidance capabilities.
For
crash avoidance technologies, the Institute developed a three - tier rating system of superior,
advanced and basic to reflect that even a basic forward collision warning system can provide significant benefits.
Other technologies include an
advanced radar - based cruise control system and a
crash avoidance system called Active Lane Control (ALC) which uses cameras to lane - center the Q50.
The Superb is also equipped with
crash avoidance technologies awarded under the Euro NCAP
Advanced Rewards scheme such as Multi Collision Brake and Crew Protect Assist.