Sentences with phrase «new vehicle safety»

Most major car manufacturers have started offering safety features as standard fitment on all trims of their vehicles, ahead of the new vehicle safety norms that will kick in soon.

The Vitara Brezza complies with side impact and offset crash tests set by the Bharat New Vehicle Safety Assessment Programme (BNVSAP).

When shopping for a new vehicle safety is something that most people are concerned about and factor into their buying decision.

With endless new vehicle safety technologies coming to market, one safety technology remains a constant in every vehicle: the seat belt.

Not exact matches

Under Lyft's rules, a car must be a 2004 or newer (in some cities the vehicles must be at least a 2008 model), have four doors, and pass other basic safety requirements such as functioning lights and seat belts.

«We are entering a new era of vehicle safety, focused on preventing crashes from ever occurring,» U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said.

The new regulations are intended to address the inevitable safety and liability concerns without crippling the development of autonomous vehicles.

«While San Francisco policymakers pursue common sense regulation of standup electronic scooters to enhance the public benefit of this new shared mobility technology and to reduce potential harm to the public, state legislators seek to eliminate elements of the Vehicle Code that exist to protect the health and safety of members of the public including users of standup electric scooters,» Peskin wrote in his resolution.

The accident calls into question the safety of drivers who activate the new autopilot feature that controls the steering and braking capabilities of the vehicle.

During the early phase of self - driving vehicle testing, Arizona refrained from adding new restrictions on companies testing on state roads, Biesty said, adding they did not believe any new regulations would add to safety.

TEMPE, Ariz. / DETROIT (Reuters)- Arizona officials said on Tuesday they saw no immediate need to tighten rules on the testing of self - driving cars in the state in reaction to a fatal accident involving an Uber autonomous vehicle that has focused attention on the safety of the new technology.

«There is still skepticism in the market regarding the safety and reliability of electric vehicles, especially ones produced by a new Chinese automobile manufacturer that was previously unknown outside the country,» Marco Mak, head of research at Hong Kong's Tai Fook Securities, said in a research note

New vehicles are equipped with safety technology such as rear - view camera, blind spot monitoring, and lane departure warning.

Since September 2002, most new vehicles also have lower safety seat anchorage points and most safety seats have lower anchor attachments.

It has some new safety features that ensure the seat latches into the vehicle in a more stable manner and moves very little on impact.

One of my best features is MyKey is a new Ford safety technology — launching this summer as standard equipment on the 2010 Focus, Taurus and other popular models — that allows owners to program a key that can limit the vehicle's top speed and audio volume to encourage teens to drive safer.

The new i - Size standard (R129), which was introduced in early 2014, has brought in additional crash testing and new technologies, which aim to ensure better safety for your child and more compatibility between car seats and vehicles.

To add to the safety of the ClickTight system, Britax also included the LATCH system making it compatible with most newer model vehicles.

When New Jersey's new law regarding motor vehicle restraints for children went into effect in September 2015, it provided a nice opportunity to not only review car seat safety among my colleagues, but also with my patients» familiNew Jersey's new law regarding motor vehicle restraints for children went into effect in September 2015, it provided a nice opportunity to not only review car seat safety among my colleagues, but also with my patients» familinew law regarding motor vehicle restraints for children went into effect in September 2015, it provided a nice opportunity to not only review car seat safety among my colleagues, but also with my patients» families.

After the numerous studies carried out by the European Vehicle - Safety Committee it was decided to introduce the use of these new dummies that are more biomechanical with greater biofidelity and to introduce new criteria for assessing injuries in the case of frontal and side impacts.

The Broome County Firefighters Association is raising money for a new tow vehicle for their fire prevention effort called the «Kid's Safety House.»

CAB SAFETY — «Proposed NYC Law Would Create A Public Database Of Ride - Hail Sexual Assault Reports,» by Buzzfeed News» Charlie Warzel: «New York City Council Member Dan Garodnick will introduce a bill [Thursday] to create a public record of all sexual assault and harassment incidents that happen inside vehicles operated by New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission - licensed companies and owners (which include Uber, Lyft, and other ride - hail services).

It permits, for instance, automated, or self - driving, car makers to get another one - year window in order to test their vehicles on New York roads, with various safety - related requirements; it comes after an Uber automated car killed a pedestrian in Arizona.

The vast majority of small children riding in taxis are not restrained in car safety seats, according to new research, even though there are tens of thousands of motor vehicle collisions involving taxis, limousines and car services each year.

Unmanned autonomous vehicles designed to help combat the Zika virus, ethical and safety considerations related to new human gene - editing tools, advances in the fight against cancer and U.S. science policy following the presidential election will be a few of this year's headlines at the world's largest general scientific conference.

Researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València, in collaboration with the company C - Robots, S.L., have developed a new safety system for city and school buses that detects the presence of pedestrians in the surroundings of the bus stop, warns the driver of dangerous conditions and, ultimately, directly affects the vehicle.

Carmakers have long known that everything takes a back seat to emotion when it comes to buying a new vehicle, so it is no surprise to see plenty of emphasis on gadgets, environmentally friendly engines and safety at this year's New York International Auto Shnew vehicle, so it is no surprise to see plenty of emphasis on gadgets, environmentally friendly engines and safety at this year's New York International Auto ShNew York International Auto Show.

NASA's new software algorithm will make real - time adjustments as the vehicle pushes toward space, helping improve performance and enhancing crew safety in the particularly stressful parts of the flight.

As for his qualifications to ensure the safety of the three new crew vehicles, Nelson asked how he would have handled a situation like the day the space shuttle Challenger was launched on January 28, 1986.

«Win It All» (now streaming on Netflix) marks a major star vehicle for Johnson, who has previously played supporting roles in the likes of «Safety Not Guaranteed,» «Jurassic World» and as amicable old - soul and love interest Nick on Fox's hilarious show «New Girl.»

Stay tuned for more news on crash safety as the IIHS tests more vehicles under these new requirements over the coming months.

Microsoft described driving conveniences its new partnerships could provide that would go beyond the safety of V2V, V2I, and autonomy, and would turn your vehicle into even more of a rolling smartphone than already possible.

Stay tuned for more news from the IIHS on which vehicles will qualify for the Top Safety Pick + rating under the new criteria.

Look for many of these automakers to revise the safety offerings on many of their vehicles as a response to these new rankings.

The new platform includes an electrical network that centers around four areas: vehicle dynamics, safety, car body, and infotainment.

A variety of off - road and safety - focused electronic controls are standard, including a new Corner Brake Control function, which distributes braking forces to maximize the vehicle's stability while cornering.

This next - gen luxury SUV will feature roughly 90 percent new components, and its improved safety, technology, and efficiency will point the way for the future of Volvo's vehicle lineup.

The new suite of safety equipment, dubbed AcuraWatch, includes Acura's first U.S. - market application of Surround View Camera, which provides a 360 - degree view around the vehicle's exterior.

In the 2018 Management Excellence category, Gold was nominated for «improved data sharing to accelerate the adoption of new technologies that increase transportation safety and efficiency, including self - driving cars and vehicles that communicate with one another».

Safety feature found in most new vehicles.

DOT has already met its digital government milestones to release new APIs for railroad safety and vehicle safety data.

Last month we topped off the new tower by hoisting one of our most visible safety systems that allows controllers to track aircraft and airport vehicles on the airfield - Airport Surveillance Detection Equipment.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced new Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Vehicle - to - Infrastructure (V2I) guidance that can improve safety and mobility by accelerating the deployment of V2I communication systems.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) NCAP division seeks to solicit for new competitive contracts for full - scale vehicle frontal rigid barrier impact testing and side air bag out - of - position testing, to begin on March 1, 2018.

The New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) allows NHTSA to drive vehicle safety improvements.

* NHTSA opens investigation into 2008 Mazda CX - 9 brakes * Could affect 37,000 autos NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuters)- U.S. safety regulators have opened an investigation into warranty claims regarding the brake effectiveness of a 2008 Mazda Motor Corp sport utility vehicle.

With Ford Motor Co. fighting a potential deep tarnish on its new image of safety consciousness, rival General Motors Corp. — which earlier this month issued a stinging rebuttal to Ford's announcement of a plan to increase sport / utility vehicle fuel economy (see WEVTU — Aug. 1,» 00, p. 1)-- took advantage of Ford's woes by suggesting GM has more safety minded standards for tires.

Plus, Ford would transfer new technology to help improve emissions, vehicle safety, and so forth.

In a statement, GM vice president of Global Vehicle Safety Jeff Boyer said that GM has created a new Global Product Integrity group to focus on safety oversight issues, and has also created a Speak Up for Safety initiSafety Jeff Boyer said that GM has created a new Global Product Integrity group to focus on safety oversight issues, and has also created a Speak Up for Safety initisafety oversight issues, and has also created a Speak Up for Safety initiSafety initiative.

NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OSVC) needs to procure a new multi-year compliance test services contract.