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Cheverolet started producing the Bel airs
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Air bag was created
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Mercedes Benz engineer Bela Barenyi invented the crumple zone concept, designed to absorb the force of impact in a crash.
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Jaguar and Dunlop make a breakthrough with more reliable Caliper-Type disc brakes, helping the small company to win the 1953 24 Hour Le Mans
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Volvo introduce Nils Bohlin’s three-point seatbelt, strapping over the lap and shoulder for the first time to provide extra protection. It remains one of the most effective car safety features ever created.
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the inertia-reel seatbelt was introduced by Excelsior Motor Company, allowing the seatbelt to re-adjust to the passenger’s preference. Intermittent wipers are also introduced.
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cars built in Europe must now have front seat belt fitted Padded dashboards become mandatory, front and rear lap belts and white reverse lights, anti lock braking system
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US make it mandatory to have collapsible steering columns, side marker lights, and front-seat shoulder belts in all vehicles. Volvo introduces front-seat head restraints to protect the head and neck in rear collisions.
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seatbelts are made compulsory in Australia, the first country in the world to do so. Ford also offer rear wheel anti-brake lock systems.
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General Motors provide optional airbags for the driver and passenger’s seats.
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Chevrolet discontinues the be lair
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Mercedes introduce the first electronic anti-lock braking system in its Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in America begins crash testing new cars and publishing results.