Mercedes-Benz pioneered the safety concept of having a car's bodywork absorb the kinetic impact of a crash and keep that energy in a crumple zone surrounding the cabin occupied by the passengers and hence, keeping them safe. It may be the Volvo name which is most associated with automotive safety in the consumer's mind, but it was, in fact, Mercedes-Benz which first developed the most basic tenet of passenger car safety - the so-called Crumple Zone. … [Read more...] about Mercedes Innovation: The Crumple Zone in 1952
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Video Lists The Top 10 Coolest Homologation Cars Of All Time
Do you agree with the choices? Donut Media is on a roll right now with cool videos. The latest talks about homologation cars and ranks the top 10 coolest of them all, as per Donut Media’s opinion of course. In case you’re a bit fuzzy on exactly what homologation cars are, the simple definition is that they’re road-going versions of manufacturer-built race cars. The slightly longer version – as well as just how similar the road and race versions have to be – is a bit more drawn out. Just know that, depending on the specific series, automakers must build and sell at least some production cars similar to what's on the track to be part of the racing action. … [Read more...] about Video Lists The Top 10 Coolest Homologation Cars Of All Time
You May Hate What BMW M Is Doing, But It’s Setting Sales Records
Munich. With yet another new sales record, the BMW M GmbH continued to grow also in the 2020 fiscal year. Despite the effects of the Corona pandemic on the market, it was possible to increase the number of BMW M automobiles sold by 6 percent to 144,218 units. Thanks to this result, the subsidiary company of the BMW Group with the status of an independent company has significantly strengthened its market leadership within the competitive environment first gained in 2019. “The fact that we were able to conclude this exceptionally challenging year with yet a further record is great validation of our consistent growth strategy,” says Markus Flasch, chairman of the board of the BMW M GmbH. “We can be particularly proud of the fact that we were able not only to defend our market dominance as the most successful provider of performance and high-performances automobiles, but also to have even expanded it.” … [Read more...] about You May Hate What BMW M Is Doing, But It’s Setting Sales Records
Citroen Shows Almost Production-Ready C5 Aircross Hybrid Concept
Maximum output of 222 hp, up to 31 miles on electric energy. While Europe is still waiting for a new generation Citroen C5 sedan, customers on the Old Continent are already able to order the French company’s latest SUV offering, the C5 Aircross. It’s a quirky-looking, high-riding vehicle with a rich portfolio of available exterior color combinations and customization options, a wide array of safety and assist systems, and a range of five ICE engines, three diesels and two gasolines. They will be soon joined by a plug-in hybrid variant, which will be previewed by a new concept at the upcoming Paris Motor Show in early October. … [Read more...] about Citroen Shows Almost Production-Ready C5 Aircross Hybrid Concept
Wolff: Ironing out mistakes most critical thing for Russell
"Because as exuberant as they may be perceived after the performance that we've seen [at the Sakhir GP] from George, at the same time, young drivers will be criticised, and criticised quickly, when they make mistakes in such a high pressure environment like a top team. … [Read more...] about Wolff: Ironing out mistakes most critical thing for Russell