Mercedes Benz engineer Bela Barenyi invented the crumple zone concept, designed to absorb the force of impact in a crash.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
seatbelts are made compulsory in Australia, the first country in the world to do so. Ford also offer rear wheel anti-brake lock systems.
General Motors provide optional airbags for the driver and passenger’s seats.
Chevrolet discontinues the be lair
Mercedes introduce the first electronic anti-lock braking system in its Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in America begins crash testing new cars and publishing results.