Mercedes-Benz has traditionally introduced its safety innovations in the S-Class.

The W140 S-Class introduced several safety innovations which have since become commonplace among many vehicles.

Many of the most life saving safety innovations, like seat belts and roll cage construction were brought to market under its auspices.

Even though racing is all about speed and handling, a number of safety innovations came directly from car racing, too.

Volvo has led the way on many safety innovations, including the installation of side airbags.

Mercedes-Benz has introduced many technological and safety innovations that later became common in other vehicles.

The primary design considerations were "safety innovations, performance and competition, and cost efficiency for teams."

Since that time other safety innovations have included features on track, section, and spring assemblies.

The answer, engineers say, may lie in an array of safety innovations that are no less smart, only less glamorous.

The incident sparked his lifelong interest in safety innovations for racing and highways.