The all-new safety system from Volvo adds to the present detection and auto brake technology, and is called Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with full auto brake. The technology will detect and automatically brake for cyclists swerving out in front of the car. In Geneva, it was reported that this technology would be available on the Volvo S60, XC60, XC70 and S80 models in 2013.
Doug Speck, Senior Vice President Marketing of Sales and Customer Service at Volvo Car Group, spoke of the safety innovations by saying:
"As the leader in automotive safety, we have been first in the industry with all detection and auto brake technologies, from the first-generation brake support in 2006 to pedestrian detection with full auto brake in 2010."
He goes on to say:
"Our solutions for avoiding collisions with unprotected road users are unique in the industry. By covering more and more objects and situations, we reinforce our world-leading position within automotive safety. We keep moving towards our long-term vision to design cars that do not crash."
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