Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - KGO - 20120815:10:36:00
Dummies banging into hard surfaces. >> that side of the vehicle that's struck is pushed in towards the occupant. and your restraints move out of the way. the most badly damaged -- lexus, bmw, lincoln, acura and volvo earned top ratings. the acura and volvo earned top ratings. >> volvo beefed up the point of the occupant compartment. >> reporter: volvo added stronger supports at the corner and its safety cage grows more rigid at it gets closer to the passenger compartment. the firewall barrier is reinforced with high-strength steel. one claimed the test replicates an uncommon crash. lexus said ...