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Johnson Controls is supplying its riACT head restraints for the front seats of the new BMW 5 Series sedan, GT and Touring models.
The units claim to minimize the risk of whiplash in the event of a rear impact and Euro NCAP simulations have verified the positive results of Johnson Controls' in-house tests. The BMW 5 Series was awarded the highest grade, "good", for the protection offered by its front seats in the case of a rear impact.
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Audi A1 debuts advanced Navigation
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ZF suspension technology to debut on Jeep’s Grand
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Lexus gives IS range an
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Ford/Mazda JV to produce compact pickup
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| NHTSA considering 'sound' for hybrids |
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The U.S. government's top vehicle safety advocate is concerned about distracted drivers, electrified vehicles being too quiet, and the benefits of vehicle-to-vehicle communications.
The U.S. government's top vehicle safety advocate is concerned about distracted drivers, electrified vehicles being too quiet, and the benefits of vehicle-to-vehicle communications.
"A quieter fleet could potentially put pedestrians at risk, especially blind pedestrians," David Strickland, NHTSA (U.S.
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Wind catches auto supplier
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| An automotive supplier with a decades-long history of designing and producing transmissions is gearing up to service existing gearboxes used by wind energy providers.
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Big push for manual-switch
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| Knobs and push buttons continue to evolve, providing innovative ways to provide simple control functions while giving stylists and engineers a broader palette of options. Touch-sensitive displays are moving to the fore as LCDs (liquid crystal displays) transform infotainment systems and capacitive
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Competition brings further Microsoft-based telematics
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| Ford's exclusive rights to the specialized Microsoft automotive consumer electronics platform that powers Sync have expired. Kia is the first to capitalize, introducing its UVO (for "Your Voice") system, but Ford is upgrading its offering including the addition of Internet-based upgrades.
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New Mercedes-Benz cabriolet controls air
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| Mercedes-Benz has come up with an elegant aerodynamic solution for its new E-Class Cabriolet, which sets a new standard for comfortable four-seat, open-air motoring.
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