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Official: DaimlerChrysler announces Smart coming to USA in 2008 (#)

„"In a collision, the car reacts in a different way than a conventional car. The spherical geometry of the vehicles's "tridion safety cell" in an aluminim safety cage with steel reinforcements that are designed to hold its shape like the crash cage of a racecar. The light weight combined with wheel wells in the four corners and safety features like dual air bags, anti-lock brakes and more results in a car that is safer than cars much larger than it."“

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NASCAR - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (#)

„Since its founding in 1947 by William France Sr. , the overall NASCAR organization has been majority owned by the France family, ensuring that the family controls a majority of the overwhelming revenue that the sport generates (compared to other sports where the owners and players split revenue almost evenly). NASCAR is also criticized for its reluctance to promote some aspects of safety that it would have to pay for (e.g ...“

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Technology Puts Safer Train Tank Cars on Track - Popular Mechanics (#)

„Drawing on well-proven practices in the aviation, automotive, and nuclear industry, the program will look at a number of ways to improve tank car safety. Top priorities include strengthening the tank hull with stronger, more impact-resistant steel alloys, as well as incorporating double-wall tank construction, a la oil tankers, with impact- and puncture-resistant insulation/sealant material between layers (many of which we predicted in our “

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/technology_news/ 4212163.html - Cached

RESEARCH ANALYSIS: Keep on running: run-flat tyres: Automotive News & Comment (#)

„Run-flat tyres allow a motorist with a puncture to drive the car up to 120 miles at a maximum speed of 50mph before repairing the tyre. For the automakers, equipping their vehicles with run-flat tyres enables them to offer security and safety benefits and, more significantly from a commercial perspective, a reduction in the overall weight of the car and an opportunity to optimise its load area ...“

http://www.just-auto.com/article.aspx?id=90484 - Cached

Volvo C30 - RSportsCars.com (#)

„"The C30 has plenty of muscles in a sporty and compact package," noted Volvo Car's Design Director Steve Mattin. "Anyone who recalls the Volvo SCC (Safety Concept Car) or the classic P1800ES will recognize the exclusive and convenient rear tailgate. The distinctive tail lamps ensure that no one will be uncertain about which car they are following."“

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Autoblog (#)

„ As much as we like to think our modern cars are getting better and safer, apparently they can't beat an old Escort when it comes to low-speed collision damage. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) just released a report detailing their latest test results for the bumpers of midsize cars. More specifically, they tested how their bumpers held up to low-speed 3 and 6 mph impacts ...“

http://www.autoblog.com/category/safety/ - Cached

NASCAR's Controversial Car of Tomorrow, Here Today - Popular Mechanics (#)

„In other words, the cars are basically identical except for their engines”all built to the same exacting specifications. It™s taken NASCAR five years to create the blueprint for the new racer, which it has dubbed the Car of Tomorrow.? Its purpose is threefold: Increase safety, reduce costs and provide closer competition”with racer protection topping the list ...“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/motorsports/ 4212811.html - Cached

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano - RSportsCars.com (#)

„A balance has been struck in the interior between the car's sporty vocation and the feeling of intimacy and safety that only skilled hand-crafting and detailed personalization can achieve. The passenger areas of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano are trimmed in sumptuous leather while the driver area and controls boast more high-tech detailing in carbon-fiber and aluminum.“

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/ ferrari_599gtb.asp - Cached

Move Towards Active Safety Drives Demand for Obstacle Sensing Technologies (#)

„As vehicle manufacturers begin installing safety systems in not justluxury, but also in mass-market vehicles, long range radar sensors willestablish a strong presence in the mainstream D segment passenger cars. Theinstallation of radar-based adaptive cruise control (ACC) systems in vehiclessuch as the BMW 3 series and the Volkswagen Passat already reflects thistrend.“

http://www.just-auto.com/ia.aspx?id=2387 - Cached

Is Your Car Smarter Than You Are? - Popular Mechanics (#)

„"If you get hit in a side impact, there's about 6 in. between you and that incoming car's hood ornament," says Philip Headley, chief engineer for advanced technology at Continental, a major developer and supplier of automotive safety controls. "If the system's camera can see the car coming, there's more time to deploy the side airbags."“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars/ 4201979.html - Cached

Video: Richard Hammond jet car crash (#)

„WOW!!! If he hadn't have had all of his safety equipment on and the car hadn't been built so damn good I'd imagine A: Top Gear would be gone and B: There would be a lot of people visiting the grave of one Richard Hammond. That is one crazy lucky man and he's got some balls just for getting in that thing.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/29/video-richard-hammond-jet-car-crash/ - Cached

Finalists For Car and Truck of the Year - Popular Mechanics (#)

„I have had a Honda Ridgeline for a few months and am totally impressed with it. My wife drives it most of the time and I feel very secure in the fact it has all the safety bells and whistles a family car should have. It drives great and is amazingly versatile. Excellent for trips to the Home Depot and for the kids bikes.“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/ 2071351.html - Cached

Startup Introduces 330MPG Diesel Hybrid Design (#)

„I wouldn't get too excited. If you didn't notice days after Accelerated Composites announced plans to build this suddenly car safety is all over the news (I'm sure it's a coincidence). I'm betting you will soon see legislation setting new "safety" standards.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/01/ startup_introdu.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/01/18

07 Automotive News World Congress | Speakers (#)

„Mr. Mays, 50, has led the development of significant concept vehicles including the Ford Fairlane, Shelby GR-1 and '427,' as well as the Jaguar F-Type and Volvo Safety Car Concept. He has also played an instrumental role in redesigning Ford Motor Company's auto show display stand.“

http://www.autonews.com/files/07_anwc/ speakers.html - Cached

Altair Nanotechnologies Receives Initial Order for Electric Car Batteries; Teams with Phoenix Motorcars and Boshart Engineering to Test EVs (updated) (#)

„Riegert estimates that it will take to the end of this calendar year to get the safety testing certified with NHTSA and CARB certification. Following that certification, Phoenix will offer the electric pickup for sale to fleets and individuals.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/07/ altair_nanotech.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/07/05

CLEVER: A Three-Wheeled, Natural Gas, Two-Seat Urban Vehicle (#)

„CLEVER, a €3.3 million (US$3.9 million) effort, is an enclosed two-seater that combines the safety of a microcar, and the maneuverability of a motorcycle, while being less polluting than other vehicles as it runs on compressed natural gas.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/12/ clever_a_threew.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2005/12/02

State of the Union Preview: Twenty in Ten (#)

„Regarding small car safety. In 2002 33% of all traffic fatalities were caused by rollowers according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. So enjoy your death trap SUV.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/01/ state_of_the_un.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2007/01/23

Automotive News (#)

„ I want to comment on Keith Crain's column about the safety of smaller cars vs. heavier cars ("Surprise! Small cars aren't so safe," Dec.“

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ section?category=lte - Cached

Spied: 2008 Ford Freestyle (#)

„It ain't exciting, but it's an ideal family car that's had killer safety and quality scores. Gosh, what a bummer.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/13/spied-2008-ford-freestyle/ - Cached

Popular Mechanics (#)

„With Stability Control Systems a Must for Safe Cars List, What Does "Safety" Really Mean Anymore?“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/search/pm/do/.../ ?kw=auto%5fsafety&cat=%2fblogs%2fautomotive%5fnews%2f - Cached

KickingTires (#)

„Paul on Smart Car to Arrive in 2008, But Safety Concerns Linger “

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Formula 1 - RSportsCars.com (#)

„2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG F1 Safety Car “

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/makes/ formula1.asp - Cached

Honda Racing RA107 Formula 1 Car - RSportsCars.com (#)

„2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG F1 Safety Car “

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/ honda_f1.asp - Cached

Ford: Volvo Cars (#)

„Safety Concept Car (SCC)“

http://www.autointell.com/european_companies/volvo_cars/.../ volvo-intro-01.htm - Cached

College Safe Weblog (#)

„Know your roomie and don't leave your ID's or credit cards lying around. Even if you trust your roomie, one day while you're out, your roomie may have people visiting who you don't know very well. Continue reading "Roomate steals credit cards"“

http://www.collegesafeblog.com/ - Cached

Auto advice: car buying, auto leasing, car insurance at Edmunds (#)

„Tire Safety: Don't Ignore the Rubber on the Road “

http://www.edmunds.com/caradvice.html - Cached

Auto Recalls, Car Safety Repots, & Car Problems at Motor Trend Buyer™s Guide (#)

„Safety Ratings“

http://www.motortrend.com/new_cars/recalls/ - Cached

 

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Posted at March 7, 2007 03:37 PM