Jaguar XK's Pyrotechnic Deployable Hood Wins Safety Award

It is a tragic, but true fact that every day, hundreds of pedestrians are seriously injured, or killed in accidents with automobiles. Despite being a serious problem around the world, it is a phenomenon that is widely ignored by the mass media. For most, when it comes to automotive safety, the focus is isolated to occupant safety, and children riding on board. In North America, there are currently no regulations pertaining to pedestrian safety.