Euro NCAP releases the first results of rear - end
crash avoidance systems tested against the upcoming 2014 rating protocol.
Brussels 29 October — Euro NCAP releases the first results of rear - end
crash avoidance systems tested against the upcoming 2014 rating protocol.
Not exact matches
This is the third year the Institute has released ratings for front
crash prevention
systems (see «Quick work: Better autobrake helps more models earn top ratings for front
crash prevention,» May 29, 2014, and «First
crash avoidance ratings under new
test program: 7 midsize vehicles earn top marks,» Sept. 27, 2013).
The NHTSA, for example, recently proposed an update to its safety rating
system, including a new type of
crash test,
crash dummies that are more «human - like,» an assessment of equipped
crash -
avoidance technologies (like automatic braking), and an assessment of safeguards for pedestrians.
The VRC is undergoing a $ 30 million expansion to enable IIHS to accommodate a broader
test program for
crash avoidance systems.
In track evaluations, the
system completely stopped the vehicle in the Institute's 12 and 25 mph front
crash avoidance tests.
Other SUVs
tested, such as the Land Rover Discovery Sport that comes with AEB as standard equipment and the Lexus NX and the Kia Sorento - both having the
system as an option - show that
crash protection and
crash avoidance go hand in hand these days.