NCAP

The luxury car segment has long been the leader in automotive safety technology, as discerning buyers and higher base prices allow the carmakers to do more than is possible in more cost-conscious cars. Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in particular have earned reputations for being leaders in the safety technology field. Now Infiniti is making its bid to join them with the announcement of the M sedan's place among the first to offer a trio of new technologies that form a New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) standard for 2011 and later vehicles. Lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and...