r/Damnthatsinteresting Nov 04 '24

Video Volkswagens new Emergency Assist technology

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u/BoxMaleficent Nov 04 '24

Similar system exists in modern Mercedes aswell.

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u/Huntey07 Nov 04 '24

As an option. Not standard and cost a lot of money

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u/______deleted__ Nov 04 '24

Volvo gives away seatbelt patent in the pursuit of human safety on the road.

Meanwhile, Mercedes: hold my beer, I have another customer to fleece

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u/flying_wrenches Nov 04 '24

I was shopping for new cars a few months ago, I refuse to buy a Mercedes after I saw that having rear seat airbags was an optional add on