Tag Archives: Safety
Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake – unique technology in the all-new Volvo S60
Posted on04. Mar, 2010 by webmestre.
Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake – unique technology in the all-new Volvo S60
The all-new Volvo S60 is packed with high-tech solutions that actively help the driver avoid accidents.
The Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake is a world first. To Volvo Cars’ knowledge there is no other car manufacturer that offers a feature that can [...]
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Fewer winners drive out in latest results
Posted on03. Mar, 2010 by webmestre.
Today, Euro NCAP releases the crash test results for five new cars the Citroen Nemo, the Kia Venga, the Nissan Cube, the Seat Exeo and the Toyota Verso. In this latest set of results only one car, the Toyota Verso, receives Euro NCAP’s maximum five star rating. New Euro NCAP rules [...]
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GM Recalls Compact Cars to Fix Power Steering Assist Safety Recall Covers 1.3 Million Chevrolet and Pontiac Models
Posted on02. Mar, 2010 by webmestre.
GM Recalls Compact Cars to Fix Power Steering Assist
GM Recalls Compact Cars to Fix Power Steering Assist
Safety Recall Covers 1.3 Million Chevrolet and Pontiac Models
·2005 – 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
·2007 – 2010 Pontiac G5
·2005 – 2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada)
·2005 – 2006 Pontiac G4 (Mexico)
DETROIT — General Motors will conduct a safety recall of 1.3 million compact [...]
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Auto Eyes(TM) Temporary Headlights illuminate a dangerous situation
Posted on13. Feb, 2010 by webmestre.
Auto Eyes(TM) Temporary Headlights illuminate a dangerous situation
MARKHAM, ON, Feb. 11 /CNW/ – An automobile headlight can burn out at any time without warning. Driving with one functioning headlight is unsafe and unlawful, but if you have to drive at night, there’s a way to stay safe until you can replace the faulty lamp.
The Auto [...]
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Toyota Canada announces voluntary recall on 2010 model-year Prius and 2010 Lexus HS 250h vehicles to update ABS software
Posted on09. Feb, 2010 by webmestre.
Toyota announces voluntary recall on 2010 model-year Prius and 2010 Lexus HS 250h vehicles to update ABS software
Inspection of Power Steering Hose Position on Certain 2010 Camry Also Announced
Recalls Underscore Toyota’s Commitment to Address All Vehicle Quality and Safety Issues Promptly and Effectively
TORONTO, Feb. 9 /CNW/ – Toyota Canada Inc (TCI), today announced it will [...]
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Alert! Toyota Announces Voluntary Recall on 2010 Model-Year Prius and 2010 Lexus HS 250h Vehicles to Update ABS Software
Posted on09. Feb, 2010 by webmestre.
Toyota Announces Voluntary Recall on 2010 Model-Year Prius and 2010 Lexus HS 250h Vehicles to Update ABS Software
Inspection of Power Steering Hose Position on Certain 2010 Camry Also Announced
Recalls Underscore Toyota’s Commitment to Address All Vehicle Quality and Safety Issues Promptly and Effectively
TORRANCE, Calif., February 8, 2010 – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, today [...]
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NASA and GM Create Cutting Edge Robotic Technology
Posted on04. Feb, 2010 by webmestre.
NASA and GM Create Cutting Edge Robotic Technology
WASHINGTON — NASA and General Motors are working together to accelerate development of the next generation of robots and related technologies for use in the automotive and aerospace industries.
Engineers and scientists from NASA and GM worked together through a Space Act Agreement at the agency’s Johnson Space Center [...]
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Toyota Announces Comprehensive Plan to Fix Accelerator Pedals on Recalled Vehicles and Ensure Customer Safety Pedal Assembly
Posted on01. Feb, 2010 by webmestre.
Toyota Announces Comprehensive Plan to Fix Accelerator Pedals on Recalled Vehicles and Ensure Customer Safety
Rigorously Tested Reinforced Pedals Will Eliminate the Excess Friction that Caused Sticking
Toyota Will Make Concerted Effort to Repair Recalled Vehicles as Quickly and Conveniently as Possible
TORRANCE, Calif., February 1, 2010 – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) U.S.A., Inc., today announced it will [...]
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Toyota Files Voluntary Safety Recall on Select Toyota Division Vehicles for Sticking Accelerator Pedal
Posted on21. Jan, 2010 by webmestre.
Toyota Files Voluntary Safety Recall on Select Toyota Division Vehicles for Sticking Accelerator Pedal
• Lexus and Scion Models Not Affected
• Filing Addresses Isolated Customer Complaints
• Separate From On-Going Recall Involving Floor Mat Pedal Entrapment Issue
TORRANCE, Calif., January 21, 2010 — Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, today announced it would recall approximately 2.3 million vehicles [...]

