The system was a world breakthrough when the all-new Volvo V40 was launched in Geneva earlier this year. "We are proud to be able to offer a car with an airbag for pedestrians. The purpose of the airbag is to help protect pedestrians in certain situations when they impact the bonnet ...
RCW is a system that can help you avoid being hit by a vehicle approaching from behind. If the system detects a risk of rear-end collision, it can give a warning and take the following action, depending on the conditions. Intensive flashing with the direction indicators. At low speeds RCW...
Volvo Cars has spotlighted the important issue of electric car safety in an unusual, but distinctive way. The company is touring the world’s motor shows with a Volvo C30 Electric that has undergone a frontal collision test at 64 km/h (40 mph). "Our test
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A Volvo line operator using the 3D-printed gluing jig on a car in the production line Hannes Wauters, Equipment Engineer at Volvo Car Gent, is always looking out for opportunities to improve these types of production aids and fixtures. Working together with Materialise, he and his team ident...
We've been following the 2019 A-Class for a really long time, but it's finally begun arriving at dealerships across Europe. Of the three that are available, the A 200's engine is by far the weirdest. It's a 1.3-liter turbo, which Mercedes wants you to call a 1.4-liter...
Your car’s transmission is a complex mechanical system that controls the application of power from the engine to the driveshaft. It experiences more wear and tear over time than most other parts of your vehicle due to the heat and friction produced by their many moving and interacting componen...
once his wife, children and luggage are settled into the car for a long drive. Compared to a truck, a car's payload is typically going to be much lower. Some of the car's load may be heavy, but anything that's heavy enough to exceed payload limits and be considered dangerous ...
Volvo S60 T3 36mpg avg from $26,000 est. Here is a concrete example: the Volvo S60, a sedan made by the company that built its reputation on vehicle safety. This holds for both its excellent crash test record over its entire line, as well as its recent voluntary moves toward minimising...
How much is too much? The short answer is that you would need to know the RV's cargo carrying capacity, or CCC. The long answer involves a little bit of simple math and a few definitions. Here's how to calculate an RV's cargo carrying capacity: Start with the vehicle's gross ...