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U.S. safety regulators have demanded that it hand over detailed information about the design, operation and testing of its Autopilot technology following a May 7 fatal crash in which the system was in use.
Ducey said in a letter to CEO Dara Khosrowshahi that video footage of the crash raised concerns about the company's ability to safely test its technology in Arizona.
Ducey told company CEO Dara Khosrowshahi that video footage of the crash raised concerns about the company's ability to safely test its technology in Arizona.
Adaptive aerodynamic package, 50:50 weight distribution, ZF - 8 speed gearbox, carbon fiber shaft, V6 2.9 bi-turbo engine with 176 hp / litre engineered with Ferrari, lower weight than ALL its rivals, highest rank in Euro NCAP crash test, faster on track than ALL its rivals... You must be a bit confused about meaning of «technology»....
As of publication, the car hasn't undergone the tougher small - overlap crash test, and its optional crash - prevention technology hasn't been evaluated.
Operating out of Garage 56 in an entry place reserved for cars bringing never before seen technology to the track, the ZEOD RC's successful crash test footage has been revealed as part of a wider plan to bring fans closer to the innovative car.
Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.Reviews: * Diverse four - engine lineup includes two powerful and efficient turbocharged V6 choices; significant aluminum body weight savings enables higher payload and tow ratings; highly focused Raptor off - road model; long list of available comfort, convenience and safety technologies; best - in - class crash - test scores.
IIHS tests evaluate two aspects of safety: crashworthiness — how well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash — and crash avoidance and mitigation — technology that can prevent a crash or lessen its severity.
Even though this vehicle received a makeover for 2016, it is still top of the charts in every crash test rating and now comes fully loaded with the Honda Sensing suite of driver assist technology available.
Not only does it post superb crash test ratings and evaluations, but also its large suite of standard and available safety technologies makes it the top pick if staying safe in a collision (or avoiding a collision altogether) is your number one priority.
It received their highest ratings of Good in all crash tests and Superior for crash avoidance technology.
Family - minded buyers will love the Outlander's exemplary crash test ratings, and the availability of forward crash prevention on an Outlander priced out below $ 30,000 allows for a wider array of buyers to obtain this useful technology.
It achieved their highest rating of Good in all crash tests and for its LATCH child safety seat anchors and a top rating of Superior for front crash prevention technology.
The fourth - generation of Kia's best - seller has been engineered to meet the toughest and most demanding crash safety tests, thanks to an even stronger bodyshell, a wide array of passive safety equipment and the latest active safety and autonomous hazard avoidance technologies.
It has revised details of its crash test process (there are five different styles of crash tests) and is about to introduce testing of emerging autonomous technology, such as autonomous emergency braking — specifically «to test its performance and how effective it is».
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Reviews: * Diverse four - engine lineup includes two powerful and efficient turbocharged V6 choices; significant aluminum body weight savings enables higher payload and tow ratings; highly focused Raptor off - road model; long list of available comfort, convenience and safety technologies; best - in - class crash - test scores.
The company operates two of the world's most sophisticated crash test facilities, in Ohio and Japan, and is responsible for numerous pioneering efforts in the areas of crashworthiness, airbag technology, collision compatibility and pedestrian safety.
New Auris is designed to meet the exacting standards of independent crash testing programmes and provide increased safety levels through the sophisticated functions and systems of the latest Toyota Safety Sense technology.
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.
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.
The independent organisation performs crash tests on the vast majority of cars sold in the UK and Europe, and each test scores cars in four different areas: adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, pedestrian protection and safety assistance — and the final category covers technology such as AEB and lane - departure warning systems.
That all depends on the results of its Euro NCAP crash tests, but Volvo has fitted a raft of technology and design features to give it a great chance.
The all - new subcompact Scion was given the award as a result of its superior performance in IIHS crash testing and its standard front crash protection technology.
The 25 % drop in the 100M - VMT statistic in the past decade owes a lot to technology: stability control that makes SUV tip - overs far less likely, better frame design in hopes of winning four - and five - star crash test ratings, and improved headlamps.
Mediocre crash test scores; long braking distances; sloppy on - road handling; noisy interior; busy ride; questionable security with soft top; missing many of the latest safety and technology features; cumbersome convertible operation.
The truth is, all of these boast better crash test scores, more secure handling and braking, quieter and more comfortable interiors, more up - to - date technology features and driving experiences light - years beyond a Soviet taxi's.
The program, called Euro NCAP Advanced, will «assess those technologies which are beyond the scope of the current crash tests».
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf received a Top Safety Pick Plus rating from the IIHS because of its good test performance, on top of its crash prevention technologies such as forward collision warning and low - speed autobrake.
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 test was one of hundreds conducted every year at the GM Proving Ground in Milford, Mich., where engineers validate safety technologies that help protect drivers and passengers in a crash.
«Volkswagen is delighted that the Golf family models have earned the highest 5 - star overall crash test rating from the government — providing further validation that Volkswagen produces some of the safest vehicles in the industry,» said Joerg Sommer, Vice President Product Marketing and Strategy, Volkswagen of America, Inc. «Our vehicles have numerous safety and driver assistance technologies that work to help prevent collisions, and help protect occupants when an accident is unavoidable.»
Euro NCAP Advanced will assess those technologies which are beyond the scope of the current crash tests.
Accustomed to being on the frontlines of breaking news such as Hurricane Katrina and the Washington area sniper shootings, Yolanda's Motor News segments tracks auto industry news, focusing on crash tests, safety ratings, new advances in technology and the latest from auto shows around the world.
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.
By including this test as part of the safety rating, Euro NCAP takes the lead world - wide in encouraging advanced crash avoidance technology for all cars.
Testing of this important safety technology was introduced by Euro NCAP in 2014 for car crashes and this year for pedestrian crashes.
The company operates two of the world's most sophisticated crash test facilities and is responsible for numerous pioneering efforts in the areas of crashworthiness, airbag technology, collision compatibility and pedestrian safety.
Each comes with top crash test scores and a variety of technology features to choose from plus a similar ride quality.
Utilizing these design features and safety technologies, the 2016 Civic Sedan targets the highest available crash protection ratings — a 5 - Star Overall Vehicle Score in the NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), with top ratings in all test modes; and a TOP SAFETY PICK + rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, with a score of GOOD in all test modes.
On Monday, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey suspended Uber's self - driving vehicle testing privileges, stating in a letter to CEO Dara Khosrowshahi that video footage of the crash raised concerns about the San Francisco - based company's ability to safely test its technology in Arizona.
Ducey, a Republican, said in a letter to Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi that video footage of the crash raised concerns about the company's ability to safely test its technology in Arizona.
Ducey said in a letter to CEO Dara Khosrowshahi that video footage of the crash raised concerns about the San Francisco - based company's ability to safely test its technology in Arizona.
Otherwise, the video of the crash amplifies questions that were already being asked about the current state of self - driving tests being performed around the country, and the technology in general.
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