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Safety feature now standard in most new European cars often missing from models sold in the U.S.
Front-center airbags, designed to reduce head injuries in side-impact collisions, are now standard in most new European cars but remain rare in U.S. models, often limited to luxury or high-end trims. The U.S. lacks safety testing protocols to encourage broader adoption, unlike Europe, where the feature has been prioritized since 2020. A singer-songwriter’s severe injuries from a 2025 car crash highlight the risks of their absence.
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