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  • Five Amazing Facts About Auto Windshield Replacement
    By: Keith Puetz | - Drivers who know these five amazing facts about auto windshield replacement do not let just anyone touch this life-preserving part of vehicles. A Windshield is part of the structural integrity of automobiles and airbags rely on this glass to keep people securely in their seats. Each piece of clear material is engineered specifically for one vehicle. Adhesive and rubber strips hold this strong, clear substance in place but contamination during the Windshield Replacement weakens the necessary seal ...
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  • Buyer"€™s Guide: 2012 Lexus Rx Coming With Excellent Led Lights
    By: kinwater | - For 2012, changes to the RX models are in trim. The RX350 is now available in seven levels, starting with a new base SE (Satiny Edition) trim line and with six available packages, while the RX450h hybrid adds a standard USB port.

    Both the RX350 and 450h use a 3.5-litre V6 engine. In the hybrid, it includes an Atkinson Cycle, which reduces intake and exhaust energy losses; the resulting drop in power is compensated by the hybrid drives electric motors. The RX 350 uses a six-speed ...

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  • Playing It Safe: What You Should Know About Vehicle Safety
    By: Hiteshbhoi | - Car safety is much more than just airbags. Most people envision a safe vehicle as one that performs well in those ever-popular crash test dummy commercials. But in reality, it's much more than that.
    Consumer vehicle safety is based on two things: how well a vehicle fares in a crash and the features it possesses to help the driver of that vehicle avoid a crash to begin with. Both are equally important.

    Avoiding a collision is ideal, but there will inevitably be collisions that ...

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  • Bulletproof Technology For A Brighter Future: The 2006 Honda Accord
    By: Hiteshbhoi | - For many, the 70s will be remembered for disco music, long collar shirts, the rise of feminism, and the twin peaks of energy crises of 1973 and 1976. It was a time when Americans became introspective about their need for large, loud, inefficient cars. The idea that oil reserves were not endless and technological development was not sustainable without harming the environment ended the age of modernism. The introduction of the Honda Accord in 1976, addressed the prevailing paradigm for a reli ...
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  • Mercedes Benz E Class And The Safety It Brings
    By: Jack Tench | - Having great dynamics and technology, you are sure with the newly announced Mercedes Benz E Class that it will not put you in danger. Those were the words spoken by Mercedes about their latest model.

    This auto's equipment makes the airbags and controls of other cars seem pretty unattractive. From infrared cameras to driver fatigue detectors, the new E Class by Mercedes Benz is surely a sight for sore eyes.

    There are also 16 space age devices designed to ensure that t ...

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  • The Story About Airbags: How Do They Work? Are They Safe?
    By: Articlesonline | - The idea of airbags has been around for awhile now. An airbag is essentially an inflatable bag of air that cushions the impact of an individual when involved in a crash. While seat belts were formally the only form of passive restraint in vehicles for years, since 1998 all vehicles must be installed with an airbag safety device as well. Each vehicle that is sold
    in the United States must have an airbag on both the passenger and driver's sides. There are some vehicles that are even equipped ...

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  • Nissan Introduces Advanced Safety Systems
    By: Tatsuya Kaga | - Around the world, there are more than 806 million cars and light trucks on the roads and the engines of these burns over a billion cubic meters of petrol/gasoline and diesel fuel yearly. The numbers are increasing day in and day out. Newer models, technologies, speed options and features renewed or added in every new car for improved comfort, performance, economy of fuel and safety of the passengers. Still Traffic collisions or road accidents are on a rise. A number of factors responsible for co ...
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  • Lusty Lexus Is 350
    By: kinwater | - The Lexus IS 350 will make its South African debut at this years Johannesburg International Motor Show in October. The latest in an aggressively growing Lexus range, the IS 350 further builds on the brands growing performance range which already includes the IS-F and LFA.

    Lexus powerful sports saloon, the IS-F, revolutionised the brand when it was first introduced, creating a performance foundation for the marque to build on. Derived from the research and development conducted ...

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  • Maserati Granturismo Mc: Passive Safety
    By: Rossa P. | - Maserati Factory is based in Modena since 1937, when the Orsi family took over the Factory control and moved it from its original Bologna location. The facility, that now covers more than 40,000 m, was entirely renovated in the late 1990s becoming one of the most advanced low-volume assembly facilities in the world as well as an historic landmark in the city of Modena. The production lines are extremely modern and technological advanced to provide top quality production standards, as well a ...
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  • Airbags In Used Cars
    By: Savid Askon | - The topic of airbags is not a sophisticated subject when shopping for one of the used cars in Belton, TX.People are generally more interested in the vehicle's color, if the car has the amenities like a stereo system, and the outward appearance in terms of styling. Airbags fall under the category of safety features, and we assume they are there and ready to operate when needed.

    Understanding Airbags

    Airbags are in some cars on the driver's side if built before 1998, but they are in ...

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  • Save Your Money Dealing With Plymouth Parts
    By: james ket | - In todays developed world, there are many general motor brands, which are launching new models every year. Oldsmobile is one the leading brands in these motor brands. This brand was launched in year 1897 and was out of use in 2004. After 2004, it was completely dissolved from the existing market. There is a vast history about this brand of
    Oldsmobile parts . However, actually many people believe in this brand as its performance was highly upgraded. Majority of the people need OEM Old ...

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  • The Many Uses Of Accelerometers In Our Daily Lives
    By: Adriana Noton | - Accelerometers are used for measuring acceleration forces. They are now widely used in a variety of industry and organizations. Accelerometers measure acceleration and detect and measure vibrations. They measure the rapidity of an object in relation to gravity. For instance, if a vehicle is in movement and hits an object, the accelerometer with detect the change in motion and will then alert the airbags to deploy. Today, there are many uses for accelerometers that improve our daily lives.
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  • Toyota Etios Liva
    By: Mamta Papneja | - Tweet This
    Toyota cars have unveiled its first hatchback in the Indian market, the Toyota Etios Liva. This car will surely perform best in its segment. Toyota cars have tagged this car with valuable and affordable price. The base model of Toyota Etios Liva will be available under the range of Rs. 3.99 lakhs (ex-showroom price)and give tight competition to the cars of other brands like Maruti Swift, Chevrolet Beat, Hyundai i10, Maruti Ritz and Tata Indica Vista. The top-end variant of Toyot ...

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  • The Safest Small And Mid-size Cars On The Road
    By: Ted Brumby | - The acknowledged organization for assigning safety ratings in Australia is the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). ANCAP conducts crash tests on vehicles and assigns its "Five Star" safety rating for the safest small and mid-size cars on the road. This is a prized classification appreciated by all car manufacturers.

    Common safety features include superior brake systems, multiple airbags and electronic systems for improving road handling. These are some of the most com ...

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  • All You Need To Know About Windshield Repairs And Replacement
    By: william bell... | - Wind shields are very important for your safety in automobiles and you will find vital things you must know about auto glass installation, windshield replacement and car windows repair.
    Just in case of the accident including a roll-over or perhaps a frontal impact collision, the car windows is the first type of defense. Otherwise correctly installed or fixed, though, it might set you back your

    existence.
    Inside a roll-over, the car windows is really a structural ingredi ...

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  • What Are Accelerometers Used For?
    By: Adriana Noton | - What are accelerometers used for, they are for measuring acceleration forces. They measure the speed of an object relative to gravity. For example, if a moving car hits a tree, the accelerometer senses the change in motion and tells the airbags to deploy at the right time.

    It allows us to measure the angle of an object relative to the earth by using gravity. Thus letting us analyze the speed of a device. They are used in may devices, such as cars, video game controllers, cellular ph ...

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  • An Overview Of Maruti Wagon R
    By: Jennie Kakkad | - Maruti Wagon R was launched in 1993 by Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), earlier known as Maruti Udyog Limited. It is a subsidiary company of Japan-based Suzuki Motor Corporation. MSIL is a leader in the Indian passenger car market since last two decades. According to a press release in April 2011, MSIL has sold around 95,000 vehicles both in the domestic market and abroad. The total sales have gone up by 4.4% since last year.

    The company mainly manufactures small-and-mid-sized c ...

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  • Hyundai Recalls 190,000 Elantras Sedans Over Faulty Airbags
    By: johnkenvin | - Hyundai Motor Company has recalled 190,000 vehicles sold in the US market over airbag-related defects according to a US government agency. According to the Web site for the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Hyundai issued an recall of about 190,000 Elantra sedans sold between 2006 and 2008 in the US to repair a defect in airbag sensors.

    The recalled vehicles include 96,000 Elantra sedans sold in 2006 and 2007 that were found to have additional defects in the ...

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  • Car Parts, Car Accessories, New Car Parts, Used Car Parts
    By: Jabby | - Shopping for Car Parts and Accessories



    A car is very precious for all of us and everybody wants to maintain the car in the best way. You would always like to buy best quality car parts so that your car performs well. Getting high quality car spares and car accessories is not a difficult task now because of online stores of car parts. No matter which car you possess, you can get spares for the car of any make from these online stores. You will be able to find a wid ...

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  • Toyota Recalls 308,000 Rav4 And Highlander Over Airbag Sensor Malfunction
    By: Krohn & Moss | - The Toyota Motor Corp. has announced a recall of its 308,000 SUVs in the US over problems in sensors that control the airbags. The malfunction in sensors could lead to unintended airbag deployment. Toyota has announced that its recalling 214,000 RAV4 models and 94,000 Highlander and Highlander HV models over side curtain airbag issues. The voluntary recall covers some of the MY 2007 and 2008 models. These vehicles would need a new curtain shield airbag sensor assembly replacement. The Japanes ...
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  • Advertising Department Feature
    By: HiMsWorld | - All IS designs get freshened for 2011, nonetheless the most effective information may be the inclusion of the AWD and F activity package deal while using well-liked Lexus sports activities sedan.

    We piloted the IS 350 while using F-Package this day and we happen to be impressed with its poise, model and individual as happen to be several of our fellow commuters as we passed them within our Ultrasonic azure Mica painted tester.

    Outside, the IS 350 will get new the front ...

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  • Honda City 1.5 E Mt
    By: Pooja Lapasia | -

    Looks can also kill your heart

    As experts say, the most significant model of Honda Motors Ltd., the third generation Honda City 1.5 E MT is unveiled. It is expected that it would strengthen the brand Honda as it is meeting all the global concerns- safety, fuel efficiency and conservation of the environment. The new model has already earned both a lot of name and fame.

    Key features

    The fresh model by Honda is powered by a highly formulated 1.5L ...

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  • Maruti Suzuki Sx4 Zxi
    By: Pooja Lapasia | -
    No Compromise On Safety

    The professional verdict has it. This car can be rated as the no-noisy, great pick-up car enabling a smooth zip-zap even on rough roads. Channelizing the distance with a peppy drive, Maruti Suzuki SX4 ZXi, with a little tap on the accelerator, zooms with good speed.

    Key Features

    The car's fuel average rates up to 12 km per liter of petrol. The ZXi, in contrast to the VXi model, provides a high ground clearance of 190 mm, a roa ...

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  • Cars- A Brief Study About Automobiles
    By: Pooja Lapasia | - Cars are being considered one of the most crucial innovations in the history of automobiles. In last few decades, there has been a complete revolution in the field of the car manufacturing. The new age cars are not only more sophisticated in technology as against their older counterparts but also come loaded with an array of advanced comfort and convenience features. In addition to this, the new generation cars are comparatively very much safer as against their counter parts of last decades, tha ...
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  • The 2011 Kia Sedona: Simple Yet Excellent In Performance
    By: Andy H Taylor | - The 2011 Kia Sedona is simple but it performs well. It is certainly worth its price. It may not receive high praises for its exterior look but it is packed with safety features such as ABS disc brakes, stability control, traction control, tire pressure-monitoring system and a total of six airbags for maximum protection in case of a collision. The NHTSA has given the 2011 Sedona a five-star rating for car crash safety. It was considered as one of the safest minivans currently in the market.

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  • The Effect Of Airbags On Vehicle Safety
    By: Chris Tyril | - It really is pretty much impossible to put an exact figure on the number of lives that airbags have saved since they began being installed in vehicles, but it is safe to surmise that the number extends well into the thousands. Still yet another figure that's all too often passed over is the number of drivers and passengers who have been protected from being maimed in collisions.

    So yes, airbags have had a huge positive influence on vehicle safety but it took years to develop a compl ...

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  • Anniversary Of A Life-saving Innovation In Cars "€" The Airbag
    By: lemon law | - 30 years ago, the first series-production car equipped with an airbag left the Mercedes-Benz assembly line after 13 years of development time for the first driver airbag at Mercedes-Benz. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the airbag has saved more than 28,000 human lives in the USA to date. Since October 1992 a driver airbag has been standard equipment in all passenger cars bearing the Mercedes star. The NHTSA states that when compared to an occupant not ...
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  • Car Airbags
    By: Mykalanne Gutierrez | - I'm going to give you the basic definition of an Air Bag : it is a vehicle safety device that can literally save your life. Its basically an occupant restraint that is designed to inflate fast & automatically whenever youre in an accident, or when your car thinks that youve been hit. This puts a stop to the driver & the passengers hitting the glass or something like the steering wheel or front / side window at a high speed.

    There are different manufacturers that have been ...

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  • How Do I Check For Problems With The Car's Computers, The Engine Control Unit?
    By: Jim Baz | - While computers (also called "Engine Control Units" or ECU's) are a relatively new addition to the world of automobiles - pre-2000 models typically have none - but they have now become an integral part of every modern car. As a matter of fact, insurance companies consider cars to be totaled if their ECU's gets busted. Computers in cars today do all sorts of things - regulate the all wheel drive or 4x4 system, the fuel injection, airbags and many more.

    Thus, a car with faulty electro ...

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  • Is A Personal Injury Attorney Necessary For Accidents?
    By: Saw Marketing | - Serious physical injury or wrongful death cases are traumatizing and expensive. If they are a result of negligence of another person, hire a lawyer to submit a claim for financial compensation. People who live in San Diego County should consider hiring a personal injury attorney in Escondido to protect themselves and their family. Finding the right lawyer is the best bet for receiving the compensation they deserve.

    There are many causes of vehicle accidents due to negligence on the ...

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  • Why You Should Have A First Aid Kit In Your Car
    By: Hugo Shreuder | - There are lots of things that can make your car a much safer place to be. An interior that is free of alcohol is a major one, a light accelerator foot is another, airbags and crumple zones do their bit, and a passenger that can answer your phone is a godsend! One of the simplest safety additions to your car is actually a first aid kit. Think of it as car insurance for your body - this is why every car should have one.

    Your likelihood of having a crash
    Over 2007, there were 7 ...

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  • Car Tail Lights Make Your Car Safe And Stylish
    By: Andrew Werner | - If you ask someone about the safety features in a car he is more likely to mention seat belts, airbags, brakes and such items. Only a few would recall tail lights, because people generally view them as a beautifully attractive part which specially fascinates them on a dark night. However, tail lights play a crucial role in maintaining road safety. It is not enough that the driver of a vehicle is able to clearly see on the road, others should also be able to see his vehicle. Because of the tail l ...
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  • Choose The Safest Car For Your Teenage Driver
    By: George Murphy | - Shopping for your teenager's first car can be overwhelming and challenging for parents. It is a real challenge as a parent to balance cost and practicality with safety and desirability. How do parents know what to look for in their teenagers' first vehicle? Follow these straightforward guidelines pulled from the experts to ensure that your teen's first car is affordable, practical, and exceedingly safe.

    When shopping for your teenager's first car, a good rule of thumb is to purcha ...

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  • Lincoln Town Car Replacing Compressor And Airbags!
    By: Justin Lofton | - The Lincoln Town Car commonly needs air suspension work around 80 to 120k miles. What happens at this point is the bags usually wear out on the bottom part of the bag. You will not to be able to see this wear with the bags in the car, you will have to remove them and fully extend them. Town Car Airbags are the same as most airbags, functionality wise. Once these bags rub together at the bottom for long enough, they will eventually wear through the chord, and leak.

    So now you need new ...

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  • Understanding The True Benefits Of Your Car's Side Airbags
    By: Eric Driver | - Few people think about getting into a car accident when they get on the road. Most of us assume we'll reach our destinations without problems. Of course, a casual look at transportation safety statistics for any given year provides a sobering reminder our safety is often out of our hands. It is for this reason that cars, trucks, and SUVs come equipped with airbags. They provide a protective buffer for our bodies and heads in the event we're involved in a collision.

    Until recently, mos ...

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  • Auto Insurance And Theft
    By: Melissa Sanders | - The theft of your automobile or its contents can be devastating and may leave you feeling violated, angry, confused, and worst of all without transportation. There are many ways to prevent theft such as buying an anti-theft device like a club that attaches to your steering wheel, car alarms, ignition cutoff switches, or by always parking your car in a locked garage. Some people even resort to more drastic devices such as the Lo-jack, which will track your car via GPS should it be stole ...
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  • 2010 Acura Tl With 6-speed Manual Transmission
    By: Tod Martin | - Acura on Brant now has Burlingtons most desired car; the 2010 Acura TL with 6-speed manual transmission and Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). This is the first time Acura has paired the power of a 6-speed manual transmission with the performance of the SH-AWD system, making the 2010 TL sure to turn heads. Once youve given this car one test drive, youll see what we mean.

    Acuras VTEC, 24-valve, 3.7 litre V-6 engine comes standard on the 6-speed manual TL. This flag ...

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  • The 2000 Honda Accord
    By: dlegal | - The 2000 Honda Accord is a versatile sedan that can be found in many different customized forms. New additions for this model year include front side airbags and updated interior accessories. Both coupes and sedan body styles are available with many different trim packages ranging from basic to very luxurious. Sensors are also available that monitor the size of passengers so that the airbags can be deployed in the most effective manner. Competitors like the Chevy Impala are severely behind the A ...
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  • About Automotive Defect Lawsuits - General Legal Information
    By: Daniel Beasley | - Aside from the roof that covers our heads, Americans spend the greatest amount of money on their vehicles, meant to transport them to and from wherever they should need to go each day. But when that car, truck, or other automobile fails, suddenly daily life becomes far more difficult--work can be an unreachable goal, errands are difficult to run, and the other equally important daily excursions become nearly impossible. Worse yet, if the vehicle fails with the driver behind the wheel, the conseq ...
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  • What Happens When An Airbag Goes Off?
    By: Chris tyreel | - Most people simply take for granted and have little appreciation for the technology that's contained in an automotive safety airbag. Still yet, another commonality that virtually all people share is the collective desire that their airbag goes unused for the life of their vehicle.

    Consider this. Of all the parts on your car, only your airbag is designed and manufactured to have a zero tolerance failure rate. This means that if there is one part on your car that simply must work when ...

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  • How To Dispose Of Airbags Safely
    By: Chris tyreel | - If you're in the auto repair or dismantling business and haven't been paying too much attention to how you handle and dispose of airbag components, then now is a good time to start because changes are on the way. The problem is that the technology simply got ahead of regulatory agencies but take note that they are all catching up quickly.

    The problem is that airbags are both an explosive device and hazardous waste all wrapped up into one package. It's the chemical thats inside of ...

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  • How To Prove Product Liability For Defective Airbags
    By: Mark Dacanay | - Product defects are one of the major causes of car accidents in the United States.

    According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, one of the most common safety defect complaint that they receive are about airbags.

    Airbag problems include its failure to deploy, deploying too early or does not inflate at all.

    In some cases, the airbag even explodes in the persons face.

    Although credited with saving lives, the NHTSA recog ...

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  • How To Identify And Treat Motor Vehicle Injuries
    By: Chris Tomshack | - There is some degree of irony that the very things designed to keep us safe from life threatening injuries in a motor vehicle accident are the source of so many musculoskeletal injuries. Things like airbags and seat belts unquestionably save lives, but in the process of doing so create problems like whiplash.

    There is no excuse not to wear a seat belt. The studies are all conclusive. A seat belt saves lives, but after the accident, it is critical to treat injuries promptly an ...

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  • The Advancement In Protection That Airbags Provide
    By: Chriss Tyrrell | - It really is hard to believe but there was a time not too many decades back when seat belts of any type weren't even mandatory in vehicles in the US Great Britain and Canada. In fact it was consumer activist turned occasional presidential candidate Ralph Nader who was the voice that took on the big three American automobile companies and successful lobbied congress to make them mandatory.

    No Mandatory Seat Belts Until the Early 1960's

    The truth be told however, i ...

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  • Rental Company Deleted Side Airbags From Cars
    By: Robert Reeves | - According to an investigation by Kansas City Star, Enterprise Rent-A-Car chose to leave out side airbags from thousands of Chevrolet Impala cars, thus saving millions of dollars. Not only that, after the company had finished renting out the vehicles, it offered them for sale. Further, the company's website claimed that the Impalas came with the side airbags.

    Enterprise officials did not deny the findings of the report. They admit that they left out that important safety feature in ...

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  • Defective Airbags Education: Learning The Basics Of Airbag Injury
    By: Daniel Beasley | - One of the most striking recent innovations in auto safety has been the airbag, which cushions vehicle occupants in the event of a collision. Now, most new vehicles are equipped with standard airbags, which is resulting in a dramatically reduced number of accident-related fatalities and injuries.

    Unfortunately, there is another side to the many safety benefits of airbags: many drivers and passengers die or are seriously injured each year as a result of airbags that are defective, ...

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  • Mercedes Benz "€" Why I Love It
    By: ghostevyta | - Mercedes-Benz is a German manufacturer of luxury automobiles, buses, coaches, and trucks. Who never knows the Mercedes Benz, the legend of automotive innovation which has been producing technologically more advanced vehicles rather than its competitors in the same field that has taken the biggest of people enthusiastic included I.

    I love Mercedes Benz so much and I know that so do other persons. Why do I love it? As you all know, Mercedes Benz has a lot of unique features and rea ...

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  • About Defective Airbags And The Dangers They Pose
    By: Daniel Beasley | - Under current federal law, all new vehicles sold within the United States must be equipped with airbags in order to help protect front-seat occupants from serious injury when they are jerked forward from the impact of a collision. Airbags have helped to save thousands of lives, as well as preventing serious spinal cord and brain injuries. However, as with any product, defective airbags have proven to be extremely dangerous, sometimes claiming the lives they were meant to save.

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  • Airbags - Latest Advancement In Car Safety Technologies
    By: carazoo.com | - Airbags are one of the most advanced car safety technologies that have revolutionized the car industry in the recent years. These are flexible and inflatable cushions built into the car interiors mainly on the steering wheel or the dashboard designed in a way to rapidly expand in case of a car accident. Earlier these were only fitted on the steering wheel but with further advancements airbags are now also found on the door interior, roof, and under the car seat.
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