Articles, tagged with "head restraints", page 5
05th June 2008
In America, a rear-end crash occurs every 17 seconds, but a surprisingly high number of vehicles offer inadequate protection from the whiplash injuries that can result, leading to an increased number of whiplash claims in worldwide markets.
Many whipla...
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Author:
Sofia Abasolo
27th May 2008
Multiple injuries and neck, back and whiplash injuries account for over 80% of all motor claims, Ireland's Personal Injuries Assessment Board reports. Psychological injuries, arm and leg injuries, head injuries and upper body injuries made up the remainde...
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Author:
Sofia Abasolo
20th May 2008
Studies carried out at motor insurance research centre, Thatcham, have revealed that small ‘city' cars are the least effective in preventing passengers from suffering incapacitating whiplash injuries.
The tests which looked at the performance of a v...
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Author:
Phil
26th March 2008
It is quite difficult to get an insurance policy which caters exactly to your specifications without leaving out some features or adding more than you want. You do not want to have to pay for what you don't want or for something you do want but are not ge...
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Author:
Robert
24th July 2007
Hyundai SA has added a three-door, 1.6-litre hatchback - the Sporty one - to its already established line-up of 2007 Accent models with a long array of features.
According to the South Korean car maker, the Sporty Hatch's power train, chassis and sus...
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Author:
Jason Moore
23rd July 2007
Although the Jeep Compass Limited has all-wheel drive, it does not promise to be a serious off-road experience as it seems built for the girls. Manufacturers say it is an attempt to give Jeep a home in the semi urban areas by offering a vehicle that ble...
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Author:
Evander
23rd July 2007
Jeep for so long has always exuded a masculine image. But with the introduction of the Jeep Compass Limited, things may start to change a little for the iconic brand. You see the Jeep Compass Limited although an all-wheel-drive and a Jeep doesn't promis...
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Author:
Evander
11th July 2007
The results of the latest Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study on rear crash protection in SUVs, pickup trucks, & minivans has revealed that most of today's vehicles have marginal or poor seat/head restraints.
According to the Institute's stu...
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Author:
Ally Wahlberg
05th July 2007
The latest results of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety test on vehicles' head restraints has revealed that several SUVs SUVs had improved protections against whiplash injuries, however, it gave poor marks to vehicles made by several automakers...
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Author:
Kaye Leery
07th June 2007
Twenty-five years ago Mercedes-Benz introduced the 190 Model which laid the foundations for the best-selling model series in the history of the brand. And starting from the introduction of the C-Class until today, Mercedes-Benz has already delivered aro...
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Author:
Zeke
07th June 2007
Alfa Romeo will launch the Alfa 147 Murphy&Nye on June 9 and 10. On this dates, the public will be able to examine and try out the new version that has resulted from consolidation between Alfa Romeo and the company that is famous for its brand of nautic...
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Author:
Zeke
30th March 2007
Car manufacturers have always been concerned with the safety that their vehicles offer to their consumers. The government is likewise involved in making sure that vehicles released into the market offer good protection.
To inform car buyers of the...
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Author:
Joe Thompson
18th November 2006
All-new 2007 Volkswagen Eos spells CSC, which stands for coupe, sunroof and convertible. Eos coupe convertible was produced in the previous year. Said model uses a groundbreaking metal sheet to make it fun and affordable.
Prior to the production vers...
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Author:
Tracy Dawson
12th October 2006
The newest version of the 2007 Hyundai Elantra would be coming to the showrooms and auto dealerships with lower price tags. This is according to an announcement given out by its manufacturer, Hyundai Motor America. The company even says that the vehicle...
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Author:
Terry Brown
15th March 2006
Manufactured and crafted by the Ford Motor Company of the United States and North America, the Ford Focus has been roaming the streets all around the globe. In fact, most countries are quite familiar with this vehicle.
It first made its way in 1998 ...
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Author:
Chuck Smith