Marc Baily » Health and Safety

Feature: Mercedes’ Automated Driving system

Chris — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:01:07 +0000

To avoid potential injuries to test drivers, Mercedes has developed driverless cars with an automated driving system that controls the steering, accelerator, and brakes, reports contributor Brian Early. "And it can do it with up to five cars simultaneously," he says.

Feature: Preventing crash-related trauma

Chris — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:02:56 +0000

Almost half of all spinal cord and brain injuries are attributed to car crashes, and no matter how good a driver you are, it could happen to you. Assistant Editor, Jil McIntosh looks at ways to reduce the risk.

Feature: Lessons from the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy

Chris — Tue, 18 May 2010 08:02:58 +0000

Race-track training isn't just about speed: it's about learning to handle all situations, as Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh discovered: lessons learned at the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy not only improved her track performance, but helped her avoid a crash on the street.

Feature: A tour of GM’s crash-test facilities

Chris — Tue, 04 May 2010 08:02:29 +0000

At GM’s crash-testing facility in Michigan, Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh gets to see the real thing, but reports that with today’s sophisticated methods, that’s just the final stage. Computer models and component testing ensure safety long before the smash-up.

Feature: Not so fast – Toyota’s unintended acceleration

Chris — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:02:44 +0000

Richard A Schmidt, a noted authority on unintended acceleration, contends that the recent cases of sudden, unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles is likely the drivers' fault, not the cars'.

Advice: Blind spot solutions

Chris — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:02:40 +0000

Many new cars have sensors that warn the driver when another car moves into the blind spot on either side of the car, but there is a way to set your mirrors to eliminate blind sports, says Senior Editor, Paul Williams.

Feature: Searching for safety – what are the safest vehicles on the road?

Chris — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:02:51 +0000

How do you determine which are the safest vehicles on the road? Senior Editor Paul Williams summarizes the features that make cars safer and reveals where you can go to find comparative vehicle crash-test information.