Breakthrough
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How two British dentists dreamt up this life-saving innovation more than a century ago. David Twohig tells the tale of the airbag
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How ABS transformed from interesting curio to indispensable part of life. David Twohig on the development and adoption of modern electronic ABS
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We all know ABS has saved countless lives. But did you know it's 100 years old? David Twohig tells the tale of a remarkable technology
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In part one, David Twohig explained the origins of this life-saving technology. But how has nuclear bomb-derived software has made your car safer?
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You won’t even be aware of the crumple zones under your car’s bonnet until, that is, the day they save your life. David Twohig pays tribute to their creator
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How a technology that dates back thousands of years came to transform the strength, safety and dynamic ability of cars. David Twohig is your guide
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Simple is best but sometimes car engineers just can't help themselves, writes David Twohig, as the history of car steering mechanisms demonstrates
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Compact, cheap and effective, the MacPherson strut sparked a suspension revolution. But that may be all about to change, says David Twohig