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Alpine Skiing Airbags Postponed

Alpine skiing’s governing body has postponed the introduction of an airbag system aimed at improving safety in speed racing. FIS men’s race director Markus Waldner said Friday the back protectors cannot be approved yet as their shape doesn’t comply with …

Toyota Recalls 803K Vehicles for Air Bag Defect

Toyota is recalling 803,000 vehicles in the U.S. because their airbags or power steering could stop working. The Camry and Camry hybrid, Avalon and Avalon hybrid and Venza from the 2012 and 2013 model years are affected. Toyota says water …

GM to Offer Center Air Bag on 3 Models

General Motors Co. said Thursday it will install a center air bag on three of its models next year to better protect drivers and front-seat passengers. The new bag inflates from the right side of the driver’s seat and is …