Sentences with phrase «of occupant protection»

The precise interplay of numerous safety components as part of a far - reaching overall concept guarantees an impressively high level of occupant protection in situations where a collision is unavoidable.

Featuring innovations aimed at enhancing comfort, safety and environmental compatibility, numerous sensors and intelligent electronic systems set milestones in terms of occupant protection, driving assistance and entertainment.

A structure that can withstand a crash is the most fundamental aspect of occupant protection.

If a collision risk is detected, the system automatically triggers a variety of occupant protection measures.

It's the first such study to estimate the effectiveness of this type of occupant protection.

They've been added to cars of all sizes, though, so the smallest cars still don't match the bigger cars in terms of occupant protection.

«Built on an all - new platform, the redesigned Sorento utilizes Kia's advanced safety equipment and technologies to provide a high level of occupant protection for drivers and their families as measured by the U.S. government,» said Orth Hedrick, executive director, product planning, Kia Motors America.

The all - new Suburban is capable of hauling more passengers and cargo than any other vehicle in the segment — and a 360 - degree safety system of occupant protection and crash - avoidance technology that demonstrates GM's commitment to providing world - class safety.

The latest evaluations of occupant protection in rear - end collisions by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that the seat / head restraints in more than 60 percent of car models fall short of current state - of - the - art protection from neck injury or whiplash.

The 2017 Civic utilizes its next - generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering ™ body structure (ACE ™) plus crash stroke technology and a 590MPa high - strength steel floor to provide a high degree of occupant protection while minimizing weight and aiding fuel efficiency.

In his laudation, Professor Kompass underlined the outstanding progress in the field of occupant protection which can be credited to Kennerly Digges» research work over the decades.

Civic Safety Performance The 2016 Civic utilizes an advanced body structure — including a next generation Advanced Compatibility Body Structure ™ (ACE ™), a high - strength steel floor and tailor - tempered, ultra-high-strength B - pillars and rear frame rails — to provide a high degree of occupant protection while minimizing weight and aiding fuel efficiency.

Perhaps most importantly, Volvo has once again taken a major step forward in the area of occupant protection with a third - generation upgrade to SIPS, Volvo's patented, award - winning side impact protection system.

In Australia, 1984 — 2005 Civics were assessed in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2006 on their level of occupant protection regardless of size or era.

Looking at the component ratings that make up the overall marks, every minicar, including the Spark, rates either marginal or poor for structure, the most fundamental element of occupant protection.

«The GS is a good car structurally, offering sound levels of occupant protection however its safety specification is lacking,» said ANCAP CEO James Goodwin.

«This is an important aspect of occupant protection that needs more attention,» said Becky Mueller, a research engineer at the institute.

The latest evaluations of occupant protection in rear - end collisions by IIHS found that the seats and head restraints in more than half of light truck and minivan models fall short of state - of - the - art protection from neck injury or whiplash.

Now that the 2015 Nissan Sentra passes muster in terms of occupant protection in a collision, having earned a «Top Safety Pick» rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety...

Having achieved major advances in the field of occupant protection, Mercedes ‑ Benz is focussing more than ever on preventing traffic accidents and reducing accident severity as part of its commitment to road safety.

Consumers, however, should note that quadricycles in general offer a significantly lower level of occupant protection than is offered by cars.

The latest evaluations of occupant protection in rear - end collisions by IIHS found that the seat / head restraints in more than 60 percent of car models fall short of current state - of - the - art protection from neck injury or whiplash.

[125] The Used Car Safety Ratings evaluation found that VT / VX Commodores provide a «better than average» level of occupant protection in the event of an accident, with VY / VZ models uprated to «significantly better than average».

The findings show that in an accident, VN / VP Commodores provide a «worse than average» level of occupant protection.

The ’07 Avalanche offers security in the form of a 360 - degree safety system of occupant protection and crash - avoidance technologies.

Avalanche also delivers a 360 - degree safety system of occupant protection and crash - avoidance technology that demonstrates GM's commitment to providing world - class safety, including available head curtain side air bags and standard StabiliTrak stability control system with new rollover mitigation technology.

«This is an important aspect of occupant protection that needs more attention,» says Becky Mueller, an IIHS senior research engineer and the lead author of the study.

The figures speak for themselves; a total of 34 points which means that the Euro NCAP 5 - star rating is the highest possible in terms of occupant protection.

The Atlas can also shoulder the load in terms of occupant protection, complete with a Top Safety Pick recognition from the IIHS and a 5 - Star Overall Safety Rating from NHTSA.

Michiel van Ratingen, Euro NCAP Secretary General, says, «Euro NCAP is recognizing the efforts of some manufacturers already offering a higher level of occupant protection in their cars, but today safety means more than protecting occupants in a crash.

We hope that this, together with very high levels of occupant protection, will allow consumers to choose the very safest vehicles in 2014 and after.»

The TLX also employs Acura's next - generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, along with advanced supplemental restraint systems — including front, side, side - curtain and driver's - knee airbags — to provide a high level of occupant protection in a wide spectrum of collision scenarios.