Sentences with phrase «crash prevention systems»

Front - crash prevention systems, better headlights and SUV design improvements are ways automakers can contribute to reducing pedestrian deaths, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said.

All the models listed below have optional front crash prevention systems except for the Mercedes - Benz GLE - Class, which has a standard system.

All the models listed below have optional front crash prevention systems except for the Scion iA, the Acura RLX, the Mercedes - Benz E-Class, and all Volvo models, which have standard systems.

A new qualification for the Top Safety Pick + rating requires vehicles to have front crash prevention systems that automatically slow or completely stop the vehicle.

The human engineer at the wheel drives towards the target at both 12mph and 25mph while sensors monitor how much the crash prevention systems slow the vehicle down before impact.

Below is a list of names of front crash prevention systems rated by the Institute that are available on 2016 models.

It is possible that some of the observed benefit for front crash prevention systems in avoiding rear - end collisions is actually a result of adaptive cruise control.

A new IIHS test program rates front crash prevention systems to help consumers decide which features to consider and encourage automakers to speed adoption of the technology.

Large trucks could get a major safety upgrade if the U.S. mandates front crash prevention systems on big rigs.

Using police reports allows researchers to identify front - to - rear crashes in order to gauge front crash prevention systems» effectiveness specifically for the type of collision they are designed to address.

One difficulty in studying optional front crash prevention systems is that they often are packaged with other crash avoidance technologies.

Vehicles with front crash prevention systems that recognize pedestrians also would help — particularly if they are designed to work in low light.

Good crashworthiness and improved availability of front crash prevention systems resulted in top ratings in latest round of Euro NCAP's tests ahead of the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.

«Current driver assistance and crash prevention systems need to be improved to address a bigger variety of crashes and crash conditions.»

The system relies on two cameras mounted to the interior roof behind the windshield, a set - up that leads to lower repair costs than other front crash prevention systems that rely on equipment embedded in the vehicle exterior.

Both vehicles also receive credit for forward collision warning components in their front crash prevention systems that meet National Highway Traffic Safety Administration criteria.

The 2018 X3 is available with two optional front crash prevention systems, Frontal Collision Warning with City Collision Mitigation and Frontal Collision Warning with Extended Collision Mitigation.

However, the Italian executive sedan missed the «Top Safety Pick» title because it doesn't offer front crash prevention systems.

«If vehicle manufacturers could use front crash prevention systems to detect animals, many of these crashes could be prevented.»

An onboard camera captures each test run from the driver's perspective and monitors any warnings issued by the front crash prevention systems.

Under the three - tier rating program, models with optional or standard front crash prevention systems are rated as superior, advanced or basic.

The 2018 BMW X3 is available with two optional front crash prevention systems, Frontal Collision Warning with City Collision Mitigation and Frontal Collision Warning with Extended Collision Mitigation.

Due to the company's commitment to safety, the 2016 Toyota Avalon, RAV4, Camry and Prius V each received good ratings in five of the IIHS» crash - worthiness tests, and earned a superior or advanced rating for their available front crash prevention systems complete with automatic braking.

Institute test programs rate the performance of headlights, front crash prevention and rear crash prevention systems to help consumers compare them and to encourage automakers to speed adoption of the technology.

All of the front crash prevention systems that earn a superior or advanced rating from IIHS are capable of braking for a stopped or slower - moving vehicle.

The ratings program is based on HLDI research of the insurance claims of Acura, Mercedes - Benz and Volvo models with front crash prevention systems (see «They're working,» July 3, 2012).

Park assist and rear crash prevention systems help drivers park and back up.

A new test program by the Institute rates the performance of front crash prevention systems to help consumers decide which features to consider and encourage automakers to speed adoption of the technology.

Most of the Top Safety Pick + winners qualify for the award only when equipped with optional front crash prevention systems.

«Front crash prevention systems can add a thousand dollars or more to the cost of a new car.

Front crash prevention systems have been spreading quickly through the vehicle fleet.

The Institute rates models with optional or standard front crash prevention systems as superior, advanced or basic depending on whether they offer autonomous braking, or autobrake, and, if so, how effective it is in tests at 12 and 25 mph.

The Mercedes - Benz E-Class was completely redesigned for 2017 and offers two different front crash prevention systems — one standard and the other optional — with both earning superior ratings.

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).

IIHS also recently completed a study designed to see if forward crash prevention systems with automatic emergency braking was proving to be effective in the real world.

Subaru's optional, camera - based EyeSight system is one of the few front crash prevention systems to earn a perfect score in IIHS ratings.

IIHS assigns models with available front crash prevention systems basic, advanced or superior ratings based on system type and performance in track tests.

Although luxury vehicles are more likely to have optional front crash prevention systems, the technology is catching on with more mainstream nameplates.

That's the main type of crash that current front crash prevention systems are designed to avoid.»

Even worse, automakers like Subaru with excellent forward crash prevention systems don't include it on all trims.

Under the three - tier rating scheme, models with optional or standard rear crash prevention systems are rated superior, advanced or basic.

Here is a brief explanation of several key innovative crash prevention systems which are currently being employed on this year's model.

It also rates frontal crash prevention systems, which warn the driver and / or brake automatically to avoid or mitigate a frontal collision.

Front crash prevention systems with autonomous braking that can stop drivers from rear - ending another vehicle or slow them down enough to lessen the impact are making a measurable difference in insurance claims (see Status Report special issue: crash avoidance, July 3, 2012).

Drivers get into fewer crashes when their vehicles are equipped with front crash prevention systems, and new technology is on the way to connect vehicles to each other and roadway infrastructure to alleviate crashes.

Crash avoidance technology, such as front crash prevention systems, should help offset some of the effects of distracted driving as these systems make their way into more vehicles on the road.

Two rear autobrake systems earn the highest rating of superior, and four earn the second - highest rating of advanced in the first IIHS evaluations of rear crash prevention systems.

Standard crash prevention systems will first warn and then automatically apply braking pressure if advanced highly - sensitive cameras detect a possible impact with others.

Of these four SUVs when equipped with their respective forward crash prevention systems, the Subaru is least expensive at $ 27,240, with the Mazda costing $ 28,225, the Mitsubishi costing $ 30,720, and the Nissan Rogue costing $ 30,920, all including destination.

The Sorento only offers a front collision warning system, while the IIHS» new criteria requires either an «Advanced» or «Superior» rating from frontal crash prevention systems, meaning that the vehicle must have some active element such as collision mitigation braking.