| Author (Person) | Chapman, Peter |
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| Series Title | European Voice |
| Series Details | Vol.9, No.29, 11.9.03, p35 |
| Publication Date | 11/09/2003 |
| Content Type | News |
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Date: 11/09/03 By Peter Chapman FRENCH carmaker Renault was handed top marks in European tests for the in-cabin safety of its brand new Scenic model - set to shunt hundreds of thousands of school children to classrooms every day. But the Scenic scored poorly in the pedestrian safety category, suggesting that safety of other road users - such as youngsters making their way to school on foot - is still less of a priority for carmakers. The car became the first small 'people carrier' to win a maximum five star rating in new updated crash tests designed to mimic the effects of a real-life collision. Max Mosley, chairman of Euro NCAP, the European Commission-backed body responsible for the safety tests, said: "The results for the Renault Scenic are particularly important as it sets the bench mark for this group of cars." |
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| Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Mobility and Transport |
