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Article: JAPAN'S DAIHATSU TO EQUIP MINICARS WITH SIDE-CURTAIN AIRBAGS.

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September 12, 2002
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TOKYO, Sept 12 Asia Pulse - Daihatsu Motor Co. (TSE:7262) has decided to equip its minicars with side-curtain airbags, which help protect the head and neck in the event of a collision.

Side-curtain airbags are most effective in side-impact collisions, protecting the vehicle occupants' head and neck region from flying glass, or impact with the window area of the car.

Such airbags are already featured in luxury cars such as Toyota Motor Corp.'s (TSE:7203) Crown as well as ...

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