Sentences with phrase «test crash structure»

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It's likely this new round of crash tests could force automakers to further modify the frame and structures of the front of their vehicles so they better protected passengers from one of the deadliest collisions.

Side impact tested for structure integrity at twice the federal crash test standards for cash seats

The new body structure is 25 percent stiffer than the old E46 3 - series, the main goal being to enhance crash performance, particularly in the new federal 50 - mph, rear - end offset crash and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety side - impact test.

A new frontal oblique test to address a crash type that continues to result in deaths and serious injuries despite the use of seat belts, air bags, and the crashworthy structures of late - model vehicles;

Volkswagen modified the 2016 Passat's front - end structure, which has improved its score in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's small - overlap front crash test from acceptable to good (from a possible good, acceptable, marginal or poor).

Our test car is fitted with the optional air suspension and over smaller bumps and imperfections in the road surface the car is very settled indeed, although bigger potholes and expansion joints did crash through the (very solid - feeling) structure.

However, this car's dampers haven't stood the test of time as well as some of the others here (having said that, it has covered 109,000 miles) and the constant jiggling and occasional crash sets the whole structure on edge, like a huge tuning - fork.

The aim of the tests was to examine if rust problems in crash beams and other parts of the structure effectively reduce a car's crashworthiness, and the group discovered deterioration in both cars» crash safety levels.

Besides helping the Civic Hatchback aim for the highest ratings in the rigorous federal crash tests, the crash stroke structure enabled designers to develop the body design to feature a short front overhang and short hood - line for a unique and exciting appearance, excellent outward visibility and improved handling.

Based in part on advancements to Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering ™ (ACE ™) body structure, Honda is a leader in third - party crash test ratings within the industry.

Besides helping the Civic Type R aim for the highest ratings in the rigorous federal crash tests, the crash stroke structure enabled designers to develop the body design to feature a short front overhang and short hood - line for a unique and exciting appearance, excellent outward visibility and improved handling.

Every year, we determine whether vehicles are changing in any way that could affect their performance in crash tests — for example, if modifications are being made to the structure or to airbags.

Multiple crashes tested the car's structure in light of small and moderate overlaps.

It is built using the ACE body structure, which has helped with earning high crash test ratings for Honda vehicles.

The reason the vehicle scored so well in the crash tests is because of its Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure.

In a small overlap test, the main structures of the vehicle's front - end crush zone are bypassed, making it hard for the vehicle to manage crash energy.

Notably, the hot - stamped double - section structure on the B - pillar especially contributes greatly to the excellent performance of the all - new Sonata in crash performance tests.

However, the E-Class saloon was tested in 2016 and shares much of its structure with the Coupe, so its scores are likely to indicate how the coupe will hold up in a crash.

Action shot taken during the side impact crash test showing the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbag.

Action shot taken during the side impact crash test showing the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain and side torso airbags.

The all - new Sonata reinforces its safety in crash tests with an improved body structure and rigidity, while other advanced features also contribute to enhancing the vehicle's overall safety.

Euro NCAP doesn't crash test the Porsche 911, but with a strong structure and pop - up roll over bars that emerge from behind the rear seats to protect passengers in a crash, we'd expect the 911 Cabriolet to be relatively safe.

Moreover, hot - stamping components are used three times more than for the previous model, and the hot - stamped double - section structure on the B - pillar hugely improves safety in crash tests.

According to the Institute, Ford reinforced the driver's side to improve its small overlap front crash test score, but did not do the same for the passenger - side structure, a condition that led to the variance in performance from side to side.

It only took a few years, but Honda updated it for the 2015 model year, bringing an improved safety structure to achieve better results during IIHS crash testing.

That's because, in a small overlap test, the main structures of the vehicle's front - end crush zone are bypassed, making it hard for the vehicle to manage crash energy.

The 2018 model was awarded a Top Safety Pick + rating by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety thanks to its array of driver assists that help prevent accidents and a reinforced structure that helped the sedan withstand crash testing.

Because only 40 percent of the front end is involved, this test places a far greater stress on the structure of the vehicle than the federal frontal crash test.

Impala and Avalon are star performers: The side structures of these two cars performed reasonably well in resisting intrusion from the striking barrier during the crash test.

Advanced Safety Performance Utilizing Honda's second - generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering ™ (ACE ™) body structure and «3 - bone» front floor construction, along with advanced supplemental restraint systems and available Honda Sensing ™ safety and driver - assistive technologies, the 2017 Ridgeline targets the highest available crash safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) including an a 5 - star Overall Vehicle Score in the NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and a TOP SAFETY PICK + score from the IIHS, including a GOOD rating in the Institute's rigorous small overlap frontal collision test.

Now, the IIHS has begun testing cars in a 40 mile per hour head - on crash test that involves only the left 25 percent of the frontal structure hitting a rigid barrier.

In the meantime, several automakers noted the rarity of this crash and argued that the weight of the added structure needed to pass this test could adversely affect handling and will undoubtedly lower fuel economy.

The all - new Genesis significantly improved its safety in crash tests due to improved body structure and rigidity.

And with our next - generation ACE body structure to provide outstanding collision protection, we anticipate earning a NHTSA 5 - star overall vehicle score and a GOOD rating in all of the IIHS crash test modes, further advancing our record of safety leadership.

The Go's structure collapsed in the crash test, and the driver dummy's head contacted the steering wheel and dashboard.

«The side structure of the Fusion held up reasonably well in the crash test, and this car's structural rating of acceptable is better than some other midsize models we've tested,» Lund points out.

Test results in that initial round were so bad we nearly broke our budget for repairing the crash test dummy, but now most vehicles ace the side test thanks to side airbags and stronger side structuTest results in that initial round were so bad we nearly broke our budget for repairing the crash test dummy, but now most vehicles ace the side test thanks to side airbags and stronger side structutest dummy, but now most vehicles ace the side test thanks to side airbags and stronger side structutest thanks to side airbags and stronger side structures.

The Institute's frontal offset crash test into a deformable barrier is especially demanding of vehicle structure.

The Jetta's structure held up well in this crash test, and most injury measures were low.

The splayed frame rails prevent that small overlap test from bypassing the truck's crash absorbing structure.

This roomy booster seat utilizes a rigid structure and comes with a safety tether which has been crash - tested up to 2000 lbs.

These systems include, but are not limited to: 1) a wireless data acquisition system, 2) a new aerodynamic nosecone, 3) a lightweight crash structure, 4) frame testing system, 5) carbon - fiber suspension members, 6) an improved cooling system, and a 7) turbocharged, single - cylinder engine test stand.