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DEARBORN, MI - Ford is beginning research into one of the world's first digital human child body models. Such a model could someday serve as a digital dummy for computer crash testing aimed at improving research of future safety technologies, the automaker said.
Read More →MUNICH, GERMANY - Though comprehensive automated car control is at least a decade away, BMW engineers are making significant progress in developing safety technology that can take control of a vehicle in the event of a driver's sudden incapacitation, Popular Mechanics reported this month.
Read More →SANTA ANA, CA - Traffic technology leader Iteris Inc. announced that its partner, Valeo, recently won a supply contract to provide Iteris' Lane Departure Warning (LDW) technology to another original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
Read More →AACHEN, GERMANY -- To support the development of advanced active safety systems, a consortium of 29 partners has joined forces in a European research project that got underway Jan. 20 at the Ford European Research Center in Germany.
Read More →LIVONIA, MI --- According to TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., the auto industry is poised to make significant progress in making the world's roads safer in the coming decade, despite challenges arising from explosive growth in Asian markets and a heightened focus on fuel efficiency.
Read More →CHICAGO - Auto Driveaway has introduced online safety training for all Auto Driveaway drivers.
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DEARBORN, MI - Ford will introduce inflatable rear seat belts on the next-generation Ford Explorer, which goes into production next year for the North American market. Over time, Ford plans to offer the technology in vehicles globally.
Read More →Ford will launch its exclusive MyKey teen safety technology in the summer of 2009. It allows owners to program a key that can limit the vehicle's top speed and audio volume. MyKey also encourages safety-belt usage by muting the audio system until front occupants buckle up.
Read More →DEARBORN, Mich. --- Ford Motor Co. announced plans to offer more active safety product features and technologies that consumers increasingly want and to ramp up research and development into next-generation accident avoidance safety technologies.
Read More →WASHINGTON, D.C. – Legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives that would provide fleets a tax incentive for purchasing safety technology, according to NAFA Fleet Management Association.
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