TRW Automotive says it's ready to help automakers meet more stringent NCAP safety criteria for next year. Key to TRW's readiness is the use of computer simulation to evaluate existing safety features and test new ideas before implementing traditional testing.
States have been increasingly allowing low-speed, neighborhood vehicles and off-road mini-trucks on public roads since 2007. These vehicles don't meet safety standards of standard cars and trucks and are dangerous to occupants.
Auto Remarketing is now accepting nominations for its July 15 edition, which will feature a special section highlighting "Who's Who in The Remarketing Industry: Banks, Captives, Finance, Credit Unions, Fleet, Lease, Rental and OEMs."
Ford is releasing an all new more fuel-efficient Explorer based on a Taurus chassis but still to be marketed as a SUV. It remains to be seen if consumers are ready to re-embrace the sport utility vehicle in significant numbers.
Smart phones and other hand-held devices connect drivers and vehicle occupants to the world via the Internet but they cause serious safety problems by creating distractions to driving. Some believe that people will continue to undertake this risky behavior until technology gives them a safe solution in the form of fully-integrated systems on-board designed to minimize the distractions.