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NEWS ABOUT: air bag

air bag stories: 2 news summaries

 Ford's Inflatable 
 Seat Belts Not 
 Just Hot Air 

More comfortable, and safer than regular airbags

Nov 5, 09 7:43 PM CST
(Newser) - Still not a fan of wearing your seat belt? Ford’s latest take on the safety standby could change your mind: It’s inflatable, as with vehicle air bags, and its softer webbing has been a comfortable hit with test groups. And unlike many front-seat airbags, the belts inflate with... More »

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auto industry • car safety • Ford Explorer • seat belt • air bag • Ford Motor Co.

Missing Airbags Threaten Drivers of Used Cars

Some dealers ditch safety for cash in 'life-and-death scam'

Oct 13, 08 1:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - Used-car buyers, beware: Missing or ruined air bags are posing a threat to unsuspecting drivers’ lives, an NPR investigation finds. Some dealerships put greed over safety and sell cars that have been in accidents without replacing the protective pouches. Instead, they may stick faulty air bags back in the car,... More »

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car safety • auto insurance • used cars • air bag

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