Volvo Cars' whiplash system WHIPS celebrates 10 years

Whiplash injuries are among the most common of all traffic injuries. Volvo Cars was one of the earliest manufacturers to introduce proper protection aimed at reducing the risk of whiplash. Volvo's highly effective system, WHIPS, which halves the risk of long-term after-effects, is now celebrating ten years in operation.

Volvo's XC60 gets full marks from Euro NCAP

The Volvo XC60, with Volvo's Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), is one of only five cars to receive the highest rating in Euro NCAP's new assessment procedure, which evaluates the degree of whiplash protection offered by passenger cars in rear-end collisions.

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - Volvo Models "Top Safety Picks"