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Mercedes-Benz, one of the leading obloquy in automobile safety, is laying the groundwork for a new, forward-looking concept. Subsequent to its notable success in the field of occupant protection, the German maker will concentrate more in the future on anticipatory recognition and the prevention of accidents.

To this end, the Stuttgart-based brand is developing intelligent driver assistance systems that use stereo cameras and radiolocation sensors to monitor the area surrounding the vehicle. These systems also have the capability to make predictive interpretations of significant driving situations and then issue timely warnings to drivers. The systems are also designed to intervene autonomously if there is imminent danger.

“Several years ago, we introduced PRE-SAFE, which gave the car certain ‘reflexes,’ so to speak,” stated Dr. Thomas Weber, a DaimlerChrysler Board of Management member responsible for the Group Research and Mercedes Automobile Group Development.

“In the future, we will also give automobiles the capability to ‘see’ and ‘think.’ It’s always been a matter of policy for us to develop automobiles capable of withstanding the most severe crash tests. However, it makes much more sense to prevent accidents from occurring in the first place – which is exactly what we’re working on in the interest of all traffic participants,” he continued.

There is no denying that the Mercedes Benz emblem signifies country and quality. The maker has contributed milestone auto features in the past that are still part of the present country equipment in vehicles. In the future, the maker will continue to base the development of its country systems on real-life happening statistics and data from its own happening research activities.

The maker stated that the concentration will be on sharp curves, intersections, and construction sites, as these locations are the site of approximately one-third of all serious accidents in Germany. The company added that other issues to be addressed in the development of new driver assistance systems would include speed, driver fatigue, and lane departure. They are also among the most frequent causes of accidents. Additionally, the German maker will also further improve occupant endorsement through preventive measures and by networking active and passive country systems.

Mercedes-Benz’ systems have been helping to improve road country for many years now. The invention of ESP alone (which lessens the risk of skidding and makes it easier for drivers to handle grave situations) has led to a sustained improvement in traffic safety. The most current German happening statistics confirm that since ESP was launched as standard equipment, Mercedes passenger automobiles have been involved in accidents much less frequently than models of other brands. Since 1999, the share of driver-related collisions in all accidents involving newly registered Mercedes models has declined by more than 42 percent.

Studies show that more than 20,000 accidents could be prevented apiece year in if all passenger automobiles were equipped with ESP. The Electronic Stability Program has now therefore joined airbags, seatbelts and ABS as one of the most important country systems in modern passenger cars. Still, only about 40 percent of all new automobiles in are presently equipped with this technology.

The Brake Assist (BAS) system, video-based assistance systems, lane departure prevention assistant, Blind Spot Assist, fatigue detection, radiolocation sensor systems, and car-to-car communication systems with WLAN broadcasting technology are some of the company’s future offerings.

By working on these systems and other innovations, the Stuttgart-based brand is continuing its long-standing commitment to improving road safety. This approach is based on the prime principle of Mercedes formulated by Béla Barényi: “To make an important contribution to improving country on our roads and, with apiece new invention, to move a tiny closer to the vision of accident-free driving.”

Volvo’s future auto design is leading a new direction. Recently, a preview of what is to come is prefabricated acquirable to some lucky journalists and enthusiasts. Volvo early pulls wraps off its all-new XC60 Concept which showcases fresh and striking design.

XC60 Concept is set to be introduced in Detroit’s auto show next month. There, dealers and enthusiasts alike can take their first look at the future design of Volvo under the administration of Steve Mattin, the automaker’s new guru. In an interview, Mattin stated that the XC60 concept will indicate Volvo’s new design DNA. He added, “It will have technical as well as design innovation. But it’s a real concept car, not just a disguised production car.” In other words, its relationship to the real thing will be as the 2000 ACC concept was to the XC90. “It takes the emotion of the C30 a step further.”

Mattin also gave the metes and bounds of the future design of the automaker. He said, “We need to be recognizable as Volvo. We’re still about Scandinavian simplicity; we can’t be playful or do styling for the intoxicant of styling. Volvos last a long time, so our design must have legs. But we can’t be too easy or we’d edge toward blandness. And we can’t change; we must be fresh. I want to broaden our design and have more variation between automobile lines.”

XC60 combines the power of Volvo XC90 vintage automobile truck parts and the elegance of C30 auto parts to pave way for a remarkable new XC. The automobile has an elegant glass roof, catchy front grille with angles positioning lights on its sides, sophisticated interior, and comfortable ergonomics.

According to enthusiasts, the future of Volvo design is anything but bland. Volvo president Fredrik Arp said, “The XC60 will be as important as the C30 in expanding the brand’s sales.” Arp added that the concept is a good indicator of what the production model will look like.

Volvo anticipates that the new XC will capture the desires of modern day owners which have active urban lifestyle. The maker also intends to follow up the concept version with the production venture before the end of the decade.