/

Browse pedestrians articles

NHTSA proposes rule for EVs and hybrids to make noises


Electric cars may be required to make noises to let pedestrians know they are close under a U.S. proposed rule released today. Although electric cars have soundless engines, the sounds they would be required to produce would need to be detectable when vehicles are traveling slower than 18 miles per hour (29 km/h). The reason for this is for electric and ...
Read more

related more
spacer

Multimedia zone

2012-Mini-roadster-030.jpg





spacer

More pedestrians articles

Volvo V40 with ‘pedestrian’ airbag system [Video]
Volvo cars have always been considered the safest in the world. And now the Swedish automobile manufacturer has introduced the first airbag for pedestrians! Yes - The 2013 Volvo V40 offers ...
Jeep Compass gets two stars at EuroNCAP
The Jeep Compass has recently received only two stars at the recent EuroNCAP testing. After the new procedure in rating new cars has been adopted by the safety specialists at EuroNCAP, ...
Recall roundup: 2012 Nissan Versa
The Japanese based automaker Nissan has recently announced a recall for the 2012 Versa model, because of a flaw in the model’s transmission which might cause a collision with other ...
[VIDEO] Lamborghini Aventador crashed in Houston
A Lamborghini Aventador supercar has been recently crashed in Houston after its driver lost control of the wheel and hit two people and two other cars. According to ABC News, a ...
Skoda Octavia Green Line EV begins testing
The Czech based automaker Skoda has recently announced that the Octavia Green Line EV will officially begin its testing, which will last for at least 12 months and 15.000 kilometers. According ...
Toyota to introduce 15 new technologies a year
At the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan’s head of research and development Mitsuhiko Yamashita said the Japanese automaker will introduce 15 new technologies a year. "Up to now our most significant concern ...
[VIDEO] Skoda Citigo and Seat Mii earn five-stars at Euro NCAP
The Czech based automaker Skoda and the Spanish based automaker Seat have placed their small urban cruisers into the spotlights once again, during the latest Euro NCAP testing session, where ...
Euro NCAP: Volkswagen Up! and Beetle earn five-star rating
The German based automaker Volkswagen is once again in the center of attention with two of its newest models, the Up! city car and the 2012 Beetle, where both of ...
[VIDEO] Range Rover Evoque gets five-star rating at Euro NCAP
The British based automaker Land Rover managed to place its Range Rover Evoque model into the spotlights once again during the latest Euro NCAP tests, where the newest SUV in ...

latest automotive news
Luxury Automakers Plan to Assemble Vehicles in India to Avoid Import Tax
Luxury automakers try to boost sales in India by assembling the vehicles in this country. As automakers have to pay a ...
Luxury Auto Market Growth in China Down 8.34% in the First Quarter
During the first quarter, premium-car market in China has dropped to 8.34%, representing a decline of 80% compared with the ...
Thieves Stole an Audi RS4 Quattro Avant from Bury St Edmunds Audi Dealership
High-tech thieves managed to steal a grey Audi RS4 Quattro Avant estate two days ago, even if the car was ...
Tata Delays Plans of Building Plant in Thailand
As Tata tries to deal with a drop in demand it has decided to postpone the development of the new ...
Audi Surpassed BMW in India Luxury Auto Sales
Audi managed to surpass BMW and become the largest seller of luxury vehicles in India. Over the past years the luxury ...
GM Stock Surpasses 2010 IPO Price
Today, May 17th, GM’s shares surpassed the offering price from the 2010 IPO, which means that the US Treasury will ...
PSA Workers at Aulnay Plant End Four-Month Strike
Peugeot’s workers at the Aulnay plant accepted to end the 4-month strike held for the plant’s closure. The workers will end ...
Jaguar Plans to Upgrade Its Dealerships in the US
Jaguar plans to refurbish its dealerships in the US as it prepares for a wave of new products. The automaker with ...
VW April Sales Up 7%
VW reported sales up 7% to 784,600 vehicles in April, after a drop of 0.2% in March. "Nevertheless, the market environment ...
Volvo April Truck Sales Down 2%
Volvo sales dropped 2% to 16,572 vehicles in April, compared with the same month last year. Sales in Europe dropped 7% ...
Tesla Plans to Repay Energy Department Loan
Tesla plans to raise $1.08 billion to build cash reserves and repay the loan offered by the Energy Department. CEO Elon ...
Michelin Comes With New Agreement for Its French Plants
Michelin plans to implement new rules at its facilities in France, aimed at adjusting capacity and avoiding lay offs, as ...
George Michael Involved in Car Crash in England
Thursday night, May 16th, George Michael was injured in a car crash which took place on the M1 motorway at ...
Sale of the Nurburgring Race Track Began This Week
The bidding for the Nurburgring race track started this week, and the final price is expected to reach about £100 ...
Fiat Does Not Plan to Move Headquarters to the US
Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said that the company does not plan to move its headquarters to the US. "This issue, treated ...
Ferrari joins Lotus in tyre tweak criticism
May 17 (GMM/Inautonews.com) Ferrari has joined Lotus in criticising Pirelli's mid-season tyre tweak. Following early-season criticism, culminating in the furore ...
Ram Plans to Boost Heavy-Duty Pickup Sales and Dealerships in the US
Chrysler’s Ram director Bob Hegbloom said that the automaker will boost commercial van and heavy-duty pickup sales to government fleets ...
[VIDEO] Renault Twizy F1 Concept beats two Megane RS in drag race
The brand new Renault Twizy F1 Concept has managed to beat two Megane RS hot hatches in a quarter mile ...