Consumer Reports Says Making Electronic Stability Control Standard on Light Cars & Trucks Could Save Thousands of Lives; Experts Available

U.S. Newswire, September, 2006

News Advisory:

Consumer Reports today voiced support for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) proposal on electronic stability control. NHTSA today is announcing a proposed rule to require electronic stability control (ESC) systems to be phased in on all light passenger vehicles.

"Electronic stability control is the single most important advance in auto safety since the development of the seatbelt," said David Champion, senior director of "Automotive Testing for Consumer Reports," published by Consumers Union. "We are pleased to see NHTSA recognizing the value of this system and hope that manufacturers will move rapidly to provide ESC on all the vehicles in their product lines, no matter what the cost."

"Since 2001, Consumer Reports has...

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