Crash avoidance tech Appear Successful.

There are many new technologies that promise to keep drivers safe. Its called crash avoidance technology.

There are three new automotive technologies seem to reduce crashes. That is collision avoidance systems, automatic braking and adaptive headlights. Are they worth extra cost? A study by the Highway Loss Data Institute says(HLDI) yes.

"So far, forward collision technology is reducing claims, particularly for damage to other vehicles, and adaptive headlights are having an even bigger impact than we had anticipated." Said Matt Moore, VP of HLDI.

The study said “forward collision avoidance systems,” which alert drivers when they are quickly gaining on objects in their path and may crash. Some of those systems has an automatic braking feature. It helps the driver if he failed to respond in proper time.

Car models available with this crash avoidance technology include the Mercedes-Benz CL Class sedan, the Volvo XC60 and the Acura MDX SUVs.

The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) found a 14 per cent reduction in the amount of property damage liability (PDL) claims in Acura and Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with forward collision avoidance systems.

They said Volvo’s autonomous braking system also reduced crashes by 10 per cent. But this autotech wasn’t statistically significant.

Injury claims reduced slightly for most vehicles with forward collision avoidance systems. But it's not statistically significant in most cases.

“Lane departure warning may end up saving lives down the road, but so far these particular versions aren’t preventing insurance claims,” Matt  Moore said.

He said “It may be that drivers are getting too many false alarms, which could make them tune out the warnings or turn them off completely. Of course, that doesn’t explain why the systems seem to increase claim rates, but we need to gather more data to see if that’s truly happening.”

This report also mentioned a list of other high-tech crash avoidance features coming to the market but didn’t provide statistics on their effectiveness.

This type of autotech help to reduce accident.

Forward collision avoidance

Adaptive headlight

McLaren Automotive has launched the stunning new 12C Spider.

McLaren Automotive has announced the second model in the MP4-12C family called new 12C Spider. 

It will be priced from £195,500 in the UK and is now available to order from new McLaren retailers around the world. 

There is a unique RHT folding roof system that may be operated while on the move, and carbon ‘MonoCell’ chassis identical to that of the groundbreaking 12C.

McLaren Automotive Managing Director Antony Sheriff said: "I am really excited to announce that the new 12C Spider is now available to order at new McLaren retailers worldwide. The launch of our second model is an exciting milestone in the growth of our company.

He also said "The 12C Spider delivers all the thrills characteristic of a high performance roadster, and yet transforms into a raucous track beast at the flick of a switch. I can't wait to see it on the road and track with customers later this year."

Unlike the 458 Spider, McLaren’s engineers have included a transparent engine cover, which offers a window on the 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 underneath.

The performance of this hot cars is very attractive. 0-62mph takes an identical 3.1 seconds and 0-124mph takes exactly nine seconds. Its emissions are unchanged, at 24.2mpg and 279g/km respectively.

The 12C Spider will be priced from £195,500 in the UK. Its first delivery is expected in November.

Nissan LEAF Reverse Record at Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The Nissan Leaf  made a new record for being the fastest vehicle traveling in reverse during this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Fastest Car in Reverse is The Nissan Leaf. 

This task has been performed by Terry Grant, a professional stunt driver, who had to steer the Leaf backwards during the famous Goodwood Hillclimb.

Grant said "I had a great car at my disposal - with direct drive from the electric motor to its wheels, the Nissan LEAF can, in theory, go as fast backwards as it can forwards,". He also set a world record last year, driving a Nissan Juke. 

On the opening day of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Nissan Leaf has set the record on Friday and on Saturday and Sunday. He managed to cut 26 seconds off Friday’s time. He drove on the Goodwood Hillclimb in reverse for over a mile (1.6 km) in 1m 37.02s and the average speed was 55 mph (88.5 km/h).

Honda's Fit EV comes with insurance.

Honda's new EV comes with an unusual option: free collision insurance. 

Honda Fit EV will be available for lease starting on July 20 in California & Oregon for $389 a month. 

Although the amount of insurance savings for Honda's new Fit EV will vary based on a consumer's driving record and address, this offer can reduce some of that expense. According to some insurance industry estimates, a single man living in a southern California suburb will save as much as $600 a year.

Starting with Nissan Motor Co., large automakers began selling electric vehicles  in late 2010. But they didn't get good response from customer because of limited range and higher price compared with gasoline-powered vehicles. A charging station is also required in their garage, an expense that can run $1,500 to $2,500, depending on the home.

The first of this new generation of electric vehicles to market is Nissan Leaf. It can travel 73 miles on a single charge and takes about seven hours to charge. The Ford Focus can travel 76 miles on a single charge and takes about four hours to charge. Honda's Fit EV can travel 82 miles on a single charge and takes about three hours to charge.

Registrations for new cars dropped 8.2 per cent.

Spain new car sales plunged to a 19-year low level in the first half of this year, said figures released jointly by auto manufacturing and sales associations.
They said "This puts us at 1993 levels,".

ANFAC said, The number of cars sold in the first half of this year stood was 406,070, 8.2 percent less than in the previous year.

Juan Antonio Sanchez Torres, head of the National Association of Sellers of Motor Vehicles, Repairs and Parts said "Visitor numbers to Spanish showrooms fell 30 per cent in the first months of the year,".

"This was due to economic factors such as the domestic demand crisis, worsening recession and lack of credit."
Spain’s unemployment rate, increased to 24.6 percent in May from 24.3 percent a month earlier.

"The lack of consumer confidence shows people are not taking advantage of some of the best offers on record being made by the car manufacturers and concessionaires,"  said Aranzazu Mur, economics chief at the Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers (ANFAC).

"The auto market in our country has not hit bottom ... 2012 will see just 720,000 new registrations, levels not seen for a quarter of a century," ANFAC said.