cadblu
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While I am not a fan of Consumer Reports in general, I know many folks look to them for research before purchasing a new vehicle. According to a recent study, 82% of new car buyers consider Blind Spot Warning (BSW) an important feature to have on their next vehicle. Even though the Slate is marketed with an emphasis on safety, it appears they have deliberately left out BSW technology.
"CR emphasizes that safety should not be a luxury and that consumers want proven safety technologies like BSW in their vehicles. CR calls on automakers to make BSW a standard feature across all trim levels. Doing so would eliminate the additional costs to consumers and ensure that this technology is available to help prevent fatalities and injuries and reduce the economic burdens associated with avoidable crashes."
For this reason, it is highly unlikely that Slate will be rated a "top safety pick" by Consumer Reports.
Full article here:
Autos Fail to Provide Blind Spot Warning as Standard Feature
"CR emphasizes that safety should not be a luxury and that consumers want proven safety technologies like BSW in their vehicles. CR calls on automakers to make BSW a standard feature across all trim levels. Doing so would eliminate the additional costs to consumers and ensure that this technology is available to help prevent fatalities and injuries and reduce the economic burdens associated with avoidable crashes."
For this reason, it is highly unlikely that Slate will be rated a "top safety pick" by Consumer Reports.
Full article here:
Autos Fail to Provide Blind Spot Warning as Standard Feature