Read the article below and learn how Volvo Safety experts test Volvo cars.
The crash-test dummy is involved in all research into and development of car safety. It represents the human being in the car and using the dummy, Volvo Cars’ safety experts find out how a real human being is affected in a collision.
“It’s very difficult to develop crash-test dummies. The aim is to create as close a resemblance to a real human being as possible. At the same time, however, it has to be a tough tool. One highly successful example dates from the 1990s when Swedish researchers developed a crash-test dummy for rear-end collisions. This dummy, which features a very detailed spine, is now used the world over to evaluate whiplash injuries,” says Lotta Jakobsson, biomechanics and technical specialist with the Safety Centre at Volvo Cars.
At Volvo Cars, the Crash-Test Dummy family is structured around 19 family members – eight adults and 11 children. The smallest is an infant weighing 3 kilograms.
There are family members of different configurations and for different purposes, making a grand total of more than 100 dummies. The family is so large because it is necessary to include both children and adults of different ages, sizes and to cover different collision scenarios.
Advanced measurement tool
The first crash-test dummies were developed in the mid-sixties and were fairly simple in their design. Today there are many different types of crash-test dummy – European, American and individual designs for specific purposes such as frontal, rear or side collisions.
In order to aid standardisation of crash-test dummies the world over, researchers are now working on the development of a standardised side-impact dummy. This work has gone on for more than 10 years and underlines just how advanced a measurement tool a crash-test dummy is.
Crash-test dummies smash into walls every single day without making a fuss and they can undergo about five collisions before it is time for rehabilitation – or recalibration as it is known in technical jargon.
American Honda Foundation Celebrates 25 years of changing lives.
Since 1984, American Honda Foundation has given over 500 grants to organizations in the United States to promote educational programs in the areas of science, math, enginnering, and etc… Watch the video from Honda to learn more about the American Honda Foundation.
Honda recently announced changes to the 2010 Honda Accord. Read the article below and find out more about the 2010 Honda Accord.
2010 Honda Accord Adds New Features on Select Models
Upgrades include expanded application of Bluetooth and available new rear seat vents
Torrance, CA August 19, 2009
Available as a sedan or a coupe, the Accord is designed to impress with a quality feel, engaging performance and accommodating technology.
The 2010 Honda Accord lineup receives new features on certain models with an expanded application of Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® to vehicles equipped with leather seating surfaces (previously exclusive to navigation-equipped models) and new rear seat ventilation ducts on Accord Sedan EX and EX-L models for more-direct rear passenger airflow. Subtle modifications include graphically optimized climate control buttons and the addition of a trunk roof lining on Accord EX models.
“The Honda Accord offers something for a diverse range of people seeking anything from a comfortable family car to an aggressive coupe with looks and power,” said Erik Berkman, vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “The feature changes to the 2010 Honda Accord elevates its appeal and supports a legendary reputation as a class leader for quality and customer satisfaction.”
Click here to read the complete article from Honda.
Department of Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, announced Cash for Clunkers Program will end at 8 p.m. Monday, August 24, 2009. Call one of our Subaru sales consultants at 601-352-2700 with any questions or for additional information.
Department of Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, announced Cash for Clunkers Program will end at 8 p.m. Monday, August 24, 2009. Call one of our Volvo sales consultants at 601-352-2700 with any questions or for additional information.
The 2010 Volvo XC60 took first place
in the Luxury Crossover Model Comparison Test.
Edmunds.com evaluated four Luxury Crossover Models (2009 Audi Q5, 2010 Cadillac SRX, Mercedes- Benz GLK350, and 2010 Volvo XC60) that have been on the market within the last year and offer starting prices under $40K to find the latest and best Luxury Crossover Vehicle.
Read a few of the comments Edmunds.com editors mentioned about the 2010 Volvo XC60.
This Volvo certainly packs a punch under the hood. With 281 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, its turbocharged inline-6 had the most power in this test, and that translated into a brisk 7.3-second jaunt to 60 mph and the highest speed at the end of the quarter-mile (92.3 mph).
With 67 cubic feet of maximum cargo space and 30.8 cubes behind the rear seats, the XC60 was our most capacious crossover by a comfortable margin, and while the test car was the only entrant without a power lift gate, you can easily add one via the desirable Convenience Package ($1,000). The Volvo’s backseat was our favorite due to its ample cushioning and elevated seat bottom, and with a child seat installed in back, the XC60 had the most front passenger room to spare. The Volvo also boasts safety features galore, as you’d expect, including a “City Safety” low-speed collision warning system with automatic braking. As noted, practicality is a central consideration for many crossover shoppers, and by this measure the XC60 has no peer.
Source: Edmunds.com
Click here to read the full article from Edmunds.com.
UPDATE: Department of Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, announced Cash for Clunkers Program will end at 8 p.m. Monday, August 24, 2009. Call one of our Honda sales consultants at 601-355-8100 with any questions or for additional information
Click here to watch a interview our General Sales Manager, Wally Purser, gave WLBT on Monday , August 17, 2009.
2010 Honda Insight EX Earns Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
(IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK Award for 2009
All-new hybrid wins top honor
TORRANCE, Calif. August 13, 2009
The 2010 Honda Insight EX earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2009 TOP SAFETY PICK Award, the organization’s highest honor. The annual award recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting vehicle occupants involved in front, side, and rear crashes based on ratings in IIHS tests.
Paul Moak Subaru, Mississippi’s Subaru Dealer, is offering a great Summer Special on the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX. Watch the video to find out more about this fantastic Summer Special Price. Call 601-352-2700 or visit us online at www.paulmoaksubaru.com for additional information or with any questions.
Nils Bohlin, Volvo Safety Engineer, designed the 3 point seat belt fifty years ago. The Volvo PV54 became the first car to have standard three point seat belts. This safety innovation has saved millions of lives and continues to be one of the most important safety features on any vehicle.
Watch the video below to learn more about history of the 3 point seat belt and the improvements Volvo Engineers hope to make in the future.
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