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Archive for December, 2007

Safety first on Mercedes C-Class

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

Aesthetics is always paired with good engineering. A vehicle cannot be sufficient with just the unique exterior and flashy interior as it also needs efficient auto parts. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class, for example, boasts not only of sophisticated style but also top of the line performance courtesy of its precision-engineered brake system.

Safety is evident in this luxury car from the Mercedes marquee. Aside from the being armed with auto parts fit to reduce injuries to passengers, the vehicle is equipped with prevention systems starting with the car brake. The vehicle boasts of Brake Assist as well as the brands trademark ESP. With this kind of car brake technology, accidents that are caused by skidding are prevented. What it does is provide the driver a better control of the four-wheel machine during abrupt depressing of the brake pedal.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Aside from the road accident cushioning power of the car’s brake, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan also takes pride in its other auto parts that are aimed at minimizing damages. With the old trusty seatbelts and well-scattered air bags, low-speed collisions do not pose that much threat to passengers of the car. Moreover, the frame of the vehicle, which is composed of mainly steel alloys, is designed and manufactured to reduce impact during frontal or rear collisions.

Awarded with a Euro NCAP five-star crash test, the Mercedes-Benz Class sedan further defines what it is to have a peace of mind on the road. This mindset is only made possible because of the reliable safety feature of the vehicle which is its car brake system.

Source: New Car Net.

All is well with the Kia Carens

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

Safety is among the top priorities integrated in family cars. The Kia Carens, for example, is considered as one of the best vehicle for moms as this model is spacious enough to accommodate the groceries and the kids. Aside from its roomy and comfortable features, mothers, or any parent for that matter, invest for the peace of mind while on the road, thus it is a must to make sure that an efficient brake system is installed.

Kia Carens

This Japanese-made Kia Carens takes pride in its precision-engineered brake system. Equipped with an anti-lock braking system or ABS, which is also known as the anti-skid system, this seven-seater mid-sized van does not suffer from wheels locking up. Because of such system, braking hastily is still manageable as the driver can still steer this Kia model. In automobiles without this brake system, a driver who depressed the brake pedal out of panic will encounter a jammed set of wheels. When this happens, he or she can no longer steer the vehicle and this surely pose a possible danger for the passengers as well as the other motorists. Another good find in this vehicle is that it is equipped with the electronic brake pressure distribution. Each wheel gets the right amount of stopping power when the brake pedal is depressed out of panic.

Aside from the reliable brake system of the Kia Carens, this vehicle also boasts of its rear parking sensors and safety seat belts. With these installed, parking difficulties are eased out while unfortunate collisions keep passengers, especially the young ones, in place.

The Kia Carens may not be a flashy mid-size van like the other brands, but this model can stand on carefully selected safety features that make driving with the kids worry-free.