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NHTSA to require anti-roll tech on all cars by 2012

The NHTSA revealed the final rules on the mandatory installation of electronic stability control (ESC) to help prevent rollovers on all vehicles by the 2012 model year (September 2011). The legislation applies to all vehicles under 10,000 pounds, and was ushered in without dissent by automakers. Carmakers that produce less than 5,000 cars per year will be given more time to phase in the technology. With their increased propensity to roll over, 90% of SUVs already feature ESC, but only 40% of 2007 model cars do. Given the disproportionate ... Read more →

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NHTSA to require anti-roll tech on all cars by 2012 2 years ago on Autoblog

Chrysler Aspen sports Trailer Sway Control 3 years ago on Autoblog

The headline of Chrysler's press release pretty much says it: "Chrysler's First SUV is Industry's First Full-Size SUV With Trailer Sway Control." Many automakers have loaded up their SUVs with ways to make hauling trailers easier and safer, like General Motors' Quadra-Steer technology (which ...

DOT, NHTSA release full proposal for mandatory electronic stability control 3 years ago on Autoblog

Monday's rumor became reality Thursday when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released its proposal to require auto manufacturers to install electronic stability control as a standard feature in all new cars. Standard equipment ESC would be required on passenger vehicles under ...

Hyundai: he who dies with the most vehicles equipped with electronic stability control wins 3 years ago on Autoblog

Hyundai put out a press release yesterday touting the following headline: "Hyundai Puts More Vehicles With Standard Electronic Stability on the Road Than Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche or Volvo" It is interesting to note that Hyundai sells more cars than some of the other ...

Flipped off! 2006 SUV rollover resistance improves greatly, says NHTSA 3 years ago on Autoblog

According to a new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration brief, SUVs are getting smarter about turning turtle. By its count, around seven out of every ten SUVs contain electronic stability control programs, reducing the likelihood of rollovers. In fact, nearly 70 percent of 2006 model year ...

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