airbags

 
GM’s front center airbag in action

GM First With Front Center Airbag

GM has announced plans to launch the industry’s first front center airbag, designed to help protect drivers and front passengers in far-side impact crashes where the affected occupant is on the opposite, non-struck side of the vehicle. The tubular airbag is also designed to provide restraint...

September 30, 2011 by 
 
Mercedes-Benz safety - SRS

Mercedes-Benz Celebrates 30 Years Of Supplemental Restraint

The airbag is one of the single most significant inventions in the field of passive safety that the automotive world has seen. Patented in 1953 by American inventor John W... February 8, 2011 by 


 
2010 Land Rover LR2

2010-11 Land Rover LR2 Recalled For Driver Airbag Failure

Recalls are almost as frequent as new model introductions these days, with everything from child seat anchor access to floor mat orientation to blame, but occasionally a... November 30, 2010 by 


 
2011 BMW 335i Convertible

Head-Protection Tech Will Help Keep Convertibles Safe, Affordable

The automotive safety supplier TRW Automotive has shown a new head-protection system that will package more neatly—and at lower cost—into upcoming convertible models. TRW... August 18, 2010 by  2


 
2006 Infiniti G35 Coupe 2-door Coupe Auto Tail Light

Used Market: The Infiniti G35 Coupe

Infiniti created a major hit when they came out with the G35 in 2003. What they came up with was finally a car that mimicked the performance and luxury of a BMW 3-series, but... April 4, 2010 by 


 
toyota rear seat center airbag 001

Toyota releases world-first rear-seat center airbag

No stone is being left unturned in carmakers' hunt for more and better safety technology, and Toyota is often at or near the forefront of that search. Today the company has... March 11, 2009 by  3


 
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2010 Camaro may be delayed due to Supplier Lawsuit

The delay of the 2010 Camaro is a real possibility.  General Motors has sued parts supplier Cadence Innovation who supplies door trim, airbag covers and instrument panels... December 29, 2008 by 


 
Honda multi-view camera

Honda builds safer airbag and new multi-view camera system

Honda today announced three wide-ranging safety advances that the company plans to implement across its vehicles and engineering processes in coming years. The first two... September 18, 2008 by 


 
 
 

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