Published Since 1934 • Dallas, Texas
August 23, 2012 • Vol. 78 No. 17
New Crash Test Aims to Drive Improvements in
Protecting People in Frontal Crashes
ARLINGTON, Va. — Only 3 of 11
midsize luxury and near-luxury cars
evaluated earn good or acceptable
ratings in the Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety’s new small overlap
frontal crash test, the latest addition to
a suite of tests designed to help consumers pick the safest vehicles.
The Acura TL and Volvo S60 earn good
ratings, while the Infiniti G earns acceptable. The Acura TSX, BMW 3 series, Lincoln MKZ and Volkswagen CC
earn marginal ratings. The Mercedes-
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LEFT: Survival space for the driver wasn’t well maintained in the Lexus IS crash test. The A-pillar
bent and the footwell collapsed as the left front wheel and tire were forced rearward. The dummy’s
feet were entrapped by intruding structures. RIGHT: Results for the Volvo S60 were very different.
The S60’s occupant compartment held up well, with only minor intrusion.
TWIA Improves Claims Processes
by Becca Aaronson 3
Auto Complaints Hit Record Low 4
Mobile Disaster App Aids
Catastrophe Preparedness 5
IIAT Fall 2012 Education Schedule 6
TDI Posts June Disciplinary Actions. 10
NFPA Unveils Online Electric Vehicle
Safety Training for First Responders 12
Tools for Reducing Risk in
Your Community 13
SELLING STRATEGIES: Mistakes That
Salespeople Make When They Sell 14
AIA Calls for Non-Duplicative
Regulation & Competitive Markets 15
Distracted Driving Exposes
Corporations to New Risks 18
Regional Workplace Safety Summit
Offered in Amarillo on Sept. 19 19
Gov. Perry Activates Texas Military
Forces in Palo Pinto County 20
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