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Insurance Institute for Highway Safety looks into latest safety features automakers are cramming into their cars in the name of crash avoidance. More specifically, this report analyses the efficiency and effectiveness of blind-spot detection system, adaptive headlights, lane-departure warning system, forward-collision warning system with automatic breaking, and emergency break assist.

Their conclusion is that these systems won’t reduce the number of accident fatalities as long as the driver isn’t careful. After all, driver error is the number one cause of accidents on the road…

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Infiniti’s new crossover/wagon EX35 received Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the States. The test focused on the vehicle’s ability to avoid crash as well as front, side and rear impact testing. EX35 performed well by offering "superior overall crash protection", and this is the first Infiniti vehicle to receive the top rating.

Full press release after the jump:

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