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| Three of Mercedes-Benz's new safety technologies garnered recognition from the CAA judges, helping it to score top marks in the 2003 CAA Pyramid Award for Safety Innovations shared with Volvo. (Photo: Mercedes-Benz) |
Volvo's 2003 XC90 SUV was awarded for its enhanced roll-over and occupant protection system and its advanced collision protection structure, that incorporates protective beams and crumple zones that cause it to directly engage lower car bumpers during a collision rather than over-riding them.
Mercedes-Benz impressed judges due to its new 'brake-by-wire' system, enhancing braking performance of its 2003 SL500. It also received recognition for its 2003 S-Class's preventative, protective safety system and last but hardly least a roll-over and occupant protection system for its 2003 E-Class, 2003 S-Class and 2003 CL-Class.