If Volvos safety features are so good, why dont all manufacturers use them?
Volvo has always been at the forefront of the development of vehicle safety systems, and has been behind most of the safety features in cars today. Even the three-point seatbelt was a Volvo first, which saves thousands of lives every year. Other manufacturers may carry the safety features that help them sell cars, but systems like SIPS, which have a high cost and requires significant explanation to customers, may not be seen as cost-effective. Euro NCAP is seen as important by all manufacturers, but for many it may simply be a question of building a car to pass their tests. For Volvo it is a case of building cars to save lives.
