New report on self-braking vehicles shows 'measurable difference' - Collision Repair Magazine
Arlington, Virginia -- September 1, 2015 -- The US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has just released its latest report ranking new vehicles that can brake without driver intervention. IIHS began compiling this report in 2013. This year’s ranking finds many more vehicles are coming equipped with sensors and programs that help drivers avoid a front-end collision by priming or applying brakes automatically. According to IIHS these new anti-collision systems are “here and are making a measurable difference on US roads. The Institute rates vehicles as basic, advanced or superior. According to IIHS, “more than a dozen new models earn the highest rating of superior in the latest round of IIHS ratings. The 2015 report finds that 15 percent of vehicles have a "superior" rating on these tests. 19 percent have an "advanced" rating. 27 percent have a "basic" rating. This year’s figures represent a significant change from 2013 when 69 percent of vehicles did not qualify for the test and only 5 percent of vehicles achieved a "superior" rating. The models achieving a "superior" rating include the new 2016 Acura ILX, MDX, RDX and RLX. Source: collisionrepairmag.com
