Sentences with phrase «for autobrake»

«Ask for autobrake and forward collision warning features when you're out shopping for a new vehicle,» Lund says.

Likewise, the Tucson's acceptable - rated headlights aren't available on the model with a superior rating for autobrake.

Additional points are awarded for autobrake, based on performance in IIHS track tests at 12 mph and 25 mph.

The analysis compared the ratio of these crash types for autobrake vehicles and similar vehicles without autobrake.

Not exact matches

The base CX - 3 Sport has an impressive amount of standard equipment for its price, including blind - spot monitoring, keyless start, a 7 - inch infotainment screen and autobrake.

In just two rounds of tests, automakers have shown a strong commitment to improving systems in order to maximize the safety benefits (see «Quick work: Better autobrake helps more models earn top ratings for front crash prevention,» May 29, 2014).

HLDI first reported on reductions in claim rates for Volvo's low - speed autobrake system, City Safety, in 2011 and began noting benefits for higher - speed systems in 2012 (see «Volvo's City Safety prevents low - speed crashes and cuts insurance costs,» July 19, 2011, and Status Report special issue: crash avoidance, July 3, 2012).

Euro NCAP says its findings support the group's decision to include autobrake as a factor in its safety ratings program for consumers.

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 Institute rates vehicles as basic, advanced or superior for front crash prevention depending on whether they offer autobrake and, if so, how effective it is in tests at 12 and 25 mph.

The inclusion of tests for pedestrian - detecting autobrake systems drove a huge increase in fitment of this life - saving technology, mostly as standard equipment but also as an option.

Property damage liability claim frequencies for Acura and Mercedes - Benz models were 14 percent lower when equipped with forward collision warning with autobrake than when they weren't.

The inclusion of tests for pedestrian - detecting autobrake systems drove a huge increase in fitment of this technology, mostly as standard equipment but also as an option.

For an advanced rating, a vehicle must have autobrake and avoid a crash or reduce speeds by at least 5 mph in 1 of 2 tests.

The optional Cross Traffic Alert with autobrake further improves safety for people inside and outside the car.

The Legacy and Outback earn superior ratings for front crash prevention when equipped with EyeSight, their optional forward collision warning system with autobrake.

For both awards, models must earn good ratings in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, as well as an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention with standard or optional autobraFor both awards, models must earn good ratings in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, as well as an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention with standard or optional autobrafor front crash prevention with standard or optional autobrake.

«Even when a crash isn't avoided, systems that have autobrake have a good chance of preventing injuries by reducing the impact speed,» says Jessica Cicchino, the study's author and the Institute's vice president for research.

Seven models with standard autobrake — the Toyota Camry, Corolla, Prius, Prius Prime and Highlander and the Lexus IS and NX — also have standard acceptable or good headlights and qualify for Top Safety Pick without any added options.

Automakers have pledged to make autobrake standard on virtually all passenger vehicles by 2022, but for now the technology remains mostly optional, especially on nonluxury brands.

The Institute rates vehicles as basic, advanced or superior for front crash prevention depending on whether they offer autobrake and, if so, how effective it is in the tests at 12 and 25 mph.

Toyota added autobrake to the Avalon, a large family car, and the RAV4, a small SUV, to qualify for Top Safety Pick +.

IIHS wasn't able to test the autobrake systems on the Mercedes - Benz GLE - Class (formerly the M - Class), Nissan Rogue and Nissan Sentra in time for this initial release of winners.

Autobrake for front crash prevention has been found to be more effective at preventing or mitigating frontal crashes than warning systems alone.