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The Seatbelt That Chased You Across the Door Was America’s Cheaper Alternative to an Airbag

Open the door of certain 1980s or early 1990s cars and a small buckle begins travelling along the roofline. Sit down, close the door and the shoulder belt glides toward the B-pillar, hopefully passi

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The First Crash-Test Dummy Had a Far More Terrifying Job Than Testing Cars

Long before a crash-test dummy sat behind the wheel of a family sedan, one was strapped into an aircraft ejection seat. Its assignment involved rocket sleds, aviation helmets and the violent forc

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Your Seat Belt Works Everywhere Except the Steep Driveway. Gravity May Be the Reason

A seat belt can work perfectly all week, then refuse to move on the one morning when the car happens to be parked nose-down on a steep driveway. Pull gently and nothing happens. Give it a firmer tu

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The Car Was Wrecked, but the Airbags Never Opened. Does That Mean They Failed?

A car can leave a collision with a crushed bumper, broken lights and a hood folded into an expensive-looking shape, yet every airbag remains neatly hidden. From outside, that makes little sense. Th

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That Cushion Behind Your Head Is a Safety Device, and It Is Probably Set Too Low

Most people call it a headrest, which makes it sound like somewhere to relax during a long traffic jam. Its proper name is head restraint, and that description is much closer to its real purpose. T

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Cars Were Crash-Tested Around Men for Decades. Women Paid the Price.

Here’s the part that feels almost unbelievable: for decades, car safety was built around a body that looked mostly like an average man. Not a small woman. Not a pregnant woman. Not the person

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Kia Just Revealed an Electric Taxi Concept Built for Real Accessibility

Kia showed something a bit different at the New York Auto Show. Alongside the Seltos and EV3, it revealed the PV5 WAV Taxi and Rideshare concept. This one is built with a clear purpose. It is a whe

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New Australian Seatbelt Standards Enhance Safety for Disabled Individuals

Big news for anyone concerned about car safety, especially for folks with disabilities: Australia is rolling out some brand-new seatbelt standards designed to offer better protection and peace of mind

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Manufaktur Paint And Trim Choices Give The Mercedes-AMG S-Class Some Flair

Mercedes-AMG has recently unveiled a variety of Manufaktur customization options for S-Class buyers who are looking to make a bold statement. These options cater to both the interior and exterior of t

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We Give You The MG Cyberster Electric Roadster Concept!

''The Cyberster is a bold statement that looks strongly into MG’s future, touching on our heritage but more importantly building on our technology and advanced design'' acco

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