Crash Avoiding Volvo Fails to Avoid Crash

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 18:59:12 +0000

Hit the Sad Trombone – and try not to laugh too hard. Volvo’s new enhanced Collision Avoidance System is currently set to be installed on all next year C60 models. It’s a good thing they test this stuff over and over again before selling it. The vehicle was shot from Volvo’s testing tunnel at around 30 MPH, and the collision detection system should have kicked in, bringing the car to a stop before hitting a truck set in its path. Well…

As you can see, that didn’t happen. Reporters on the scene earlier that day witnessed other Volvo models successfully complete this exam without incident. Unfortunately, the only video footage they have is of the failed avoidance – which we have available to you for your laughing pleasure:

Volvo Crash Test Fail

Crash Porn – Volvo’s New Ad Totals 27 Cars

admin — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:00:34 +0000

Volvo shows off their new City Safety System – made up of sensors which will keep the car at a constant speed and activate brakes when in close contact with another vehicle – by replaying 27 other Volvo cars smashed the hell up during crash tests.

Put to a classical music score (the well known 1812 Overture), Volvo’s ad portrays how, when their safety system is activated, your vehicle pretty much makes you immortal. Hope you enjoy the carnage!

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Crash Avoiding Volvo Fails to Avoid Crash

Crash Porn – Volvo’s New Ad Totals 27 Cars