Crumple zones are part of a car that are purposely designed to protect the occupants of the vehicle in the event of a collision. They are there to absorb impact if the vehicle is hit from the front or from behind to stop impact to areas containing the driver or passengers.
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If the Volkswagen pre-crash system feels that a collision is imminent, it will take steps to reduce the potential for severe damage and to increase the safety of the occupants of the vehicle. The electric windows will close, the sunroof will shut, and the front seat belts will tighten.
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The Auto Hold feature seen in Volkswagen vehicles works by remembering the last braking pressure applied when the car stops. It then proceeds to keep applying the same amount of pressure to prevent movement. If motion is detected, braking pressure is increased until the car stops moving backwards.
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With so much happening on the roads as people drive, it’s hard to keep track of every other vehicle while concentrating on your own driving. Front Assist is a feature that uses radar systems to assess the speed and distance of other traffic on the road. The driver is alerted visually and audibly if danger […]
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Adaptive Cruise Control or ACC is a system that continuously assesses the speed and distance of the vehicle in front of you as you drive. It ensures while in cruise control you always remain at a safe distance. If danger is sensed, the brakes will be ready for an emergency stop.
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City Emergency Braking is a system used in Volkswagen vehicles that activate when the car is doing 18mph or less. If the driver fails to apply the brakes when a collision is imminent, the system will use them automatically. A laser sensor is used to detect potential danger.
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The UK has 4.8 million of commercial vehicles. They transport goods and passengers or they are used by emergency services. 96% of these vehicles use diesel. Each year they succeed to collect 61 billion miles. Diesel is better for the environment comparing to petrol equivalents. It reduces CO2 emissions and decreases climate change.
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When you see a lot of white smoke behind your car, you should become worried. Unless you are driving in Vatican City and the smoke comes from the Sistine Chapel, it usually means bad news… It is not a good idea to hesitate and postpone the check-up. The cost of repair will only go up […]
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Would you believe if we said that washing your car without water could be more effective? Diluted car wash fluid which could be filled up in a spray bottle seems to be very useful. The best way is to go section by section from the top till the tyres. For a whipping use micro fibre […]
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Heading from the late 90’s into the 2000s and Volkswagen were really going from strength to strength. 1998 saw them add prestigious car manufacturers Bentley, Bugatti and Lamborghini to their impressive and seemingly ever-expanding portfolio. Volkswagen spent £430 million acquiring Bentley, which was enough to see off a rival bid from BMW. It was evident […]
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