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IIHS tests vehicle seats and head restraints with a special dummy that has a realistic spine.

Not exact matches

The two - seater vehicles that are tested on public roads are equipped with removable steering wheels, accelerator pedals, and brake pedals so test drivers can take over driving if necessary.

For now, the pilot trips will be free, and every test vehicle will come equipped with a human supervisor in the front seat — ready to take control if there's a system malfunction.

The problem was discovered via internal testing, per Tesla, and basically involves the cable that controls the reclining of the two rear seats being too tight in some vehicles, which means that when the seats are folded back up from a flat position, they might not fully lock in place again.

As soon as you bring the new convertible car seat home, test out how well it fits your vehicle's backseat.

Not all car seats fit in all vehicles so test the car seat you plan to buy to make sure it fits correctly in your vehicle.

Car seats are required to be tested on specialized sleds that do not have the same type of floor as a passenger vehicle.

It has been tested for side impact and has proven to be one of the best currently on the market This seat has been engineered and crash tested to exceed US standards set by FMVSS 213 (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 213).

«Out of 84 model - year 2016 and 2017 vehicles tested in our Car Seat Checks, only six have made the Cars.com Car Seat Honor Roll,» said Jennifer Newman, Cars.com managing editor of news.

2 Nevada law states that children must ride in appropriate child restraints until 6 years of age and 60 lbs.; however, children won't fit the vehicle seat belt correctly to not suffer injury in a crash until the above 5 - step test is passed, which happens around ages 9 - 11.

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.

The goal has always been to engineer and test Britax car seats to think beyond the US & Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Booster fit (no - back): A rating that reflects a booster seat's ability to correctly position the lap and shoulder belts in various test vehicles using a child - sized dummy, when used as a backless booster.

My test vehicle included the Premium Package (Bose audio upgrade, memory seats, heated steering wheel, remote engine start, roof rails), the Premium Plus Package (navigation, 360 - degree cameras, parking sonar, rain - sensing wipers), the Theater Package (rear entertainment system) and the Deluxe Technology Package (20 - inch wheels, a further upgraded Bose audio system, heated and cooled front seats, a motion - activated liftgate, intelligent cruise control and more).

Two engineers, one in the front seat and another in the back, will monitor a test vehicle at all times for safety purposes.

Features My test vehicle was nicely equipped, though it didn't feature leather seats, power seats or steering wheel audio controls.

The Explorer has a turbocharged four - cylinder engine at a price comparable to my Traverse test vehicle, but you also get power - folding third - row seats, heated second - row seats, power - folding mirrors and a heated steering wheel in a Limited model.

My test vehicle came with an optional Mark Levinson 17 - speaker audio system that sounded pretty terrific, as well as a dual - screen rear - seat entertainment system to help keep backseat passengers quiet on longer drives.

MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler UnlimitedVEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimitedvehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler UnlimitedVEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.

IIHS determines a vehicle's crashworthiness with five tests: two front impact tests, side impact, roof strength and effectiveness of head restraints and seats.

Certified child passenger safety technicians conduct hands - on tests of a car's Latch system and check the vehicle's ability to accommodate different types of car seats.

My test vehicle came in at $ 42,785 for a front - wheel - drive 3LT model with a rearview camera mirror, rear park assist sensors, 20 - inch wheels, foglamps, bi-xenon headlights, leather seats, a power liftgate, remote start, power front seats, a leather - wrapped steering wheel, a Bose premium 10 - speaker audio system, automatic tri-zone climate control and a 4G LTE Wi - Fi hot spot that can accommodate up to seven devices.

Starting out as a mid-level Sahara — already nicely equipped — it adds such extras as leather and cloth seats (heated in front), bronze 17 - inch aluminum wheels and body accents, a Power Dome hood, and various exterior bits painted in body color (my test vehicle was a handsome Silver Billet Metallic).

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;

However, our test vehicle's optional leather - covered dashboard was beautifully upholstered, and the contrasting light - colored seats gave extra flair to what is otherwise a very all - business cabin.

Porsche Crest embossed on head restraints (front and rear), Privacy glass, Roof rails painted in black, Seat heating (front), Sport Chrono Package, Tinted LED taillights with adaptive brake lights, Wheel centres with full - colour Porsche Crest, White instrument dials ** Why not take advantage of a personalised video presentation of this vehicle, arrange a test drive or if you would like more information on this stunning car then please do not hesitate to contact a member our sales team here at Porsche Centre Tewkesbury on 01684 212911.

BACK UP CAMERA, BLUETOOTH, LOW SPEED PRE COLLISION SYSTEM, FABRIC SEATS, MANUAL ADJUST FRONT SEATS, 7» COLOR TOUCHSCREEN, HD RADIO, PANDORA / STITCHER AND AHA, PUSH BUTTON START, 60/40 REAR SEATS This vehicle is available for a test drive most days of the week, but we suggest reaching out to us beforehand to make sure it is out front and ready for you when you arrive.

Base Price — $ 30,990 Initial Quality — 4 Predicted Reliability — 2.5 Overall Vehicle Appeal — 5 Fuel Economy (city / highway mpg)-- 13/30 NHTSA Crash Test Rating — 5 Stars * IIHS Crash Test Rating — Not a «Top Safety Pick» Cargo Volume Behind Second - Row Seat — 36.3 cu.

Hot: Potent engine, long - travel suspension, supportive seats Not: Thirsty V - 8, it's really wide, most expensive vehicle in the test Our Take: The best off - road package on a pickup

IIHS evaluates a vehicle's crashworthiness with the help of six tests: moderate overlap front, driver - side small overlap front, passenger - side small overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints & seats.

Base Price — $ 31,245 Initial Quality — 2 Predicted Reliability — 3 Overall Vehicle Appeal — 3 Fuel Economy (city / highway mpg)-- 18/27 NHTSA Crash Test Rating — 5 Stars IIHS Crash Test Rating — «Top Safety Pick» Cargo Volume Behind Second - Row Seat — 46.8 cu.

Base Price — $ 24,890 Initial Quality — 3 Predicted Reliability — 2.5 Overall Vehicle Appeal — 2 Fuel Economy (city / highway mpg)-- 16/21 NHTSA Crash Test Rating — Testing is incomplete IIHS Crash Test Rating — Not a «Top Safety Pick» Cargo Volume Behind Second - Row Seat — 12.8 - 31.5 cu.

Base Price — $ 34,950 Initial Quality — 4 PCRs Predicted Reliability — 3 PCRs Overall Vehicle Appeal — 4 PCRs Fuel Economy (city / highway mpg)-- 17/22 NHTSA Crash Test Rating — 4 Stars IIHS Crash Test Rating — Not a «Top Safety Pick» Cargo Volume Behind Second - Row Seat — 46.3 cu.

Base Price — $ 25,845 Initial Quality Rating — 3 Predicted Reliability — 3.5 Overall Vehicle Appeal — 3 Fuel Economy (city / highway mpg)-- 20/33 NHTSA Crash Test Rating — 5 Stars IIHS Crash Test Rating — «Top Safety Pick» Cargo Volume Behind Second - Row Seat — 35.5 cu.

Base Price — $ 25,995 Initial Quality — 5 PCRs Predicted Reliability — 3 PCRs Overall Vehicle Appeal — 5 PCRs Fuel Economy (city / highway mpg)-- 17/29 NHTSA Crash Test Rating — 5 Stars IIHS Crash Test Rating — «Top Safety Pick» Cargo Volume Behind Second - Row Seat — 38.8 cu.

The Specs Type of vehicle All - wheel - drive, mid-sized SUV Engine 230 - hp 2.5 L DOHC supercharged four - cylinder with electric motor Power 250 net hp; 243 lb - ft of torque Transmission Continuously variable Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P235 / 55R20 (optional) Price (base / as tested) $ 53,950 / $ 62,950 Destination charge $ 1,995 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 7.6 city, 6.9 highway Standard features Auto on / off bi-xenon headlights, leather seats, eight - way power driver's seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, cruise control, dual - zone automatic climate control, rear - zone climate control, 60 / 40 - split folding second - row bench seat, 50 / 50 - split folding third - row seat, power door locks, windows and mirrors, push - button start, speed - sensitive windshield wipers, Bose premium audio system with satellite radio and 13 speakers, steering wheel audio controls, rear - view monitor, hard - drive navigation system, Infiniti Connection telematics system, around - view monitor with moving object detection and front and rear sonar system Options Technology package ($ 3,500), includes backup collision intervention, intelligent brake assist with forward collision warning, blind spot warning and intervention, lane departure warning; Deluxe Touring package ($ 3,200), includes 20 - inch aluminum wheels, Bose surround - sound audio system with 15 speakers, panoramic sunroof; Theatre package ($ 2,300), includes dual seven - inch colour monitors and two wireless headphones

2014 Lexus RX450h Base price: $ 47,320 Price as tested: $ 56,445 Options on test car: Dual - screen rear seat DVD system, Navigation system, Backup camera & App suite package ($ 4,920), Heated and ventilated front seats ($ 640), Mark Levinson premium sound ($ 995), Premium Package ($ 2,570) Powertrain: 3.5 - liter V6 engine, 37 kWh Ni - MH battery pack and twin front electric motor units, continuously variable transmission, front - wheel drive — 295 combined system horsepower S: S: L - observed fuel economy: 28.2 mpg Lexus provided the vehicle for testing purposes and one tank of gas.

of torque @ 4,400 rpm Transmission Continuously variable Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P225 / 60R18 Price (base / as tested) $ 28,495 / $ 38,895 Destination charge $ 1,650 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 12.0 city, 8.6 highway Standard features (Limited) Voice - activated, in - dash GPS navigation system with seven - inch, AM / FM / CD / MP3 / WMA, SMS text messaging capability, SiriusXM Traffic, 3.5 - mm auxiliary jack, two USB slots, harman / kardon 12 - speaker audio system including subwoofer and 576 - watt amplifier, dual - zone automatic climate control, auto - dimming rear - view mirror with Homelink, foldable and heated body - colour mirrors, automatic on / off headlights with welcome lighting, tilt and telescopic steering wheel with integrated cruise control, power windows with auto up / down, four - way power - adjustable passenger seat, 10 - way power driver's seat with memory function, leather seat surfaces, HID headlights, heated rear seats and rear climate control vents, power tilting and sliding glass sunroof, windshield wiper de-icer, power rear liftgate with memory function, leather - wrapped steering wheel and gear selector, rear / side vehicle detection system, side mirror integrated turn signals, auto - dimming side - view mirror with approach lighting, hill holder system with memory, rear - view camera

Type of vehicle All - wheel - drive sport / luxury four - door coupe Engine Twin - turbo 5.5 L DOHC V8 Power 576 hp @ 5,500 rpm; 590 lb - ft of torque @ 2,000 rpm Transmission Seven - speed manumatic Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P255 / 35R19 front, P285 / 30R19 rear Price (base / as tested) $ 122,250 / $ 127,750 Destination charge $ 2,075 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 13.5 city, 9.1 highway Standard features Automatic climate control, power windows, rear window sunshade, glass sunroof, Weight Sensing System, analogue clock, auto - dimming rear - view and driver's side mirrors, power folding and heated exterior mirrors, power tilt and telescopic steering column, 14 - way power heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, illuminated door sill panels, harman / kardon surround - sound audio system, COMAND APS with navigation system and DVD changer, media interface, Distronic, Parktronic active paring assist, active blind - spot assist, active lane - keeping assist, auto stop / start function, hill start assist, power trunk closer, AMG styling package, AMG trunk lid spoiler, entry / exit lighting, UV protection on windows, red brake calipers Options Premium Package ($ 2,300), Advanced Driving Assistance Package ($ 2,700), AMG triple - spoke wheels ($ 500)

* 10 YRS / 100,000 MILES FACTORY POWERTRAIN WARRANTY * CLEAN CARFAX * G80 5.0 RWD ULTIMATE PACKAGE * LED FOG LIGHTS * FULL COLOR HEAD UP DISPLAY * 9.2 - IN DIS NAVIGATION SYSTEM * POWER TRUNK LID * LEXICON 17 - SPEAKER LOGIC 7 SOUND SYSTEM * DUAL MODE CLIMATE CONTROL WITH CO2 SENSOR * SMART CRUISE CONTROL * AUTO EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM * LAND DEPARTURE WARNING & LANE KEEP ASSIST * PARKING SENSORS * ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE * AUTO VEHICLE HOLD * PANORAMIC SUNROOF * HEATED & VENTILATED SEATS * HID HEADLIGHTS * BLIND SPOT SENSORS WITH REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT * 9 AIRBAGS INCLUDING DRIVER KNEE AIRBAG Give us a call to confirm availability and schedule a hassle free test drive!

@ 4,500 rpm (226 lb. - ft total) Transmission E-Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT) Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P225 / 50R17 Price: base / as tested $ 29,590 / $ 35,690 Destination charge $ 1,695 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 3.7 city, 4.0 highway Standard features E-CVT transmission, Eco-Assist Driving Coach System, Hill Start Assist, electric assisted power steering, Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System, Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control, tire pressure monitoring system, immobilizer, security system, power operated heated mirrors, Halogen projector beam headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, speed sensing wipers, dual - zone climate control with filtration, proximity key entry system, remote trunk release, multi-angle rear camera system, driver's expanded view mirror, Bluetooth phone interface, Lane Watch blind spot display, cruise control, front heated seats, 8 - way power adjustable driver's seat, 4 - way manual adjustable passenger seat, AM / FM / CD / MP3 / WMA audio system with 6 speakers, 8 - inch i - MID (intelligent Multi-Information Display) LED display screen, HondaLink with audio touch screen, Hill - Start Assist, full complement of airbags (including front, side, and side curtain units), ABS brakes with Brake Assist, EV mode button, ECON mode button, Active Noise Cancelation.

In the test vehicle, rear - seat occupants were treated to a panoramic sunroof, side window shades, and both HDMI and USB inputs.

The Pilot Elite test vehicle also had captain's chairs in the second row, a novelty for my kids but not as versatile as a 3 - person bench seat.

Beginning with 2015 models built after July 2015, the vehicle's computer software was modified to optimize frontal airbag and seat belt pretensioner impact sensing, primarily for the small overlap frontal test mode, but also to a certain extent for the moderate overlap mode.

Seats and head restraints have to work together to protect the neck, and the Institute's test indicates that in a real - world crash the seats in the Prius wouldn't keep the forces on the neck as low as in other vehiSeats and head restraints have to work together to protect the neck, and the Institute's test indicates that in a real - world crash the seats in the Prius wouldn't keep the forces on the neck as low as in other vehiseats in the Prius wouldn't keep the forces on the neck as low as in other vehicles.

Vehicle Information: 2000 FORD FOCUS SE / SE COMFORT, VIN: 1FAFP34P3YW350154, SEDAN 4 DR 2.0 L I4 F SOHC 8V, GASOLINE, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE Great Condition, New tires, Driving Smooth, Clean Title, No accident, 61735miles, Price $ 3,499 Detail of Equipment: Manual, cloth seats, AM / FM Satellite Radio, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Power Seats, Power Door Locks, ABS (4 - Wheel), CD Player, Dual Air Bags, Side Air Bags... Please feel free to contact any time, Visit Auto Sales Center online at www.ascbj.us to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us today to schedule your testVehicle Information: 2000 FORD FOCUS SE / SE COMFORT, VIN: 1FAFP34P3YW350154, SEDAN 4 DR 2.0 L I4 F SOHC 8V, GASOLINE, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE Great Condition, New tires, Driving Smooth, Clean Title, No accident, 61735miles, Price $ 3,499 Detail of Equipment: Manual, cloth seats, AM / FM Satellite Radio, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Power Seats, Power Door Locks, ABS (4 - Wheel), CD Player, Dual Air Bags, Side Air Bags... Please feel free to contact any time, Visit Auto Sales Center online at www.ascbj.us to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us today to schedule your test dseats, AM / FM Satellite Radio, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Power Seats, Power Door Locks, ABS (4 - Wheel), CD Player, Dual Air Bags, Side Air Bags... Please feel free to contact any time, Visit Auto Sales Center online at www.ascbj.us to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us today to schedule your test dSeats, Power Door Locks, ABS (4 - Wheel), CD Player, Dual Air Bags, Side Air Bags... Please feel free to contact any time, Visit Auto Sales Center online at www.ascbj.us to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us today to schedule your testvehicle or call us today to schedule your test drive.

Best Cars for Senior Drivers: Consumer Reports» list includes new and used vehicles that scored well in Consumer Reports tests for access, visibility, front - seat comfort, driving position, and controls.

The MGA Research Corp., a New York company that crash tests vehicles and evaluates the results, has named the integrated child safety seat available in Chrysler's minivans as «Safety Highlight of 1991.»

The Ridgeline pickup achieved a 5 - star Overall Vehicle Rating in the NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) by scoring 5 stars in the frontal crash tests for driver and passenger, 5 stars for side crash tests for both front and rear seats, and 4 stars in the rollover test.

If you counted the all - wheel drive wagons on the market, you might not get past two or three fingers.Japan's Subaru offers all - wheel drive wagons, and so does the German automaker Audi, which provided this week's test vehicle, the V - 6 powered 100 CS Quattro Wagon.The 100 CS Wagon sports an impressive array of equipment: anti-lock brakes, driver's side airbag, all - wheel drive and a luxury interior featuring leather seats and wood inlays.Of all European automakers, few have worked harder than Audi to improve its lineup.