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The TarHEEL is Powered by a hand pump and can be used anywhere along the rocker panel to insure a solid support to push from and can be used with any brand rescue ram.

So what is different about the body structure in the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class? Greater use of aluminum and ultra-high-strength steel, advanced lightweight materials such as extruded and cast aluminum, diecast magnesium, metal-polymer hybrids.

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a few airbags to protect the occupants. It has an advanced system of 9 air bags offers 11-way occupant protection.

Here's a quick look at the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox Body Structure. A screenshot from Moditech's Crash Recovery System shows airbag and batteries locations.

Here is a look at the 2015 Volvo XC90 Body Structure and other safety features. To help keep the occupant space inside intact in a crash, the all-new XC90 has literally been made stronger in every sense. This is achieved ...

The 2015 Cadillac Escalade body structure  has a fully boxed frame composed of more than 75 percent high-strength steel.  The safety cage constructed using ultra-high-strength steel alloys.  Like most luxury vehicles, the Escalade has acoustic front glass which means laminated glass. ...

The 2014 VW Touareg body structure is packed full of reinforced steel. Take a look at the screenshot from Moditech’s Crash Recovery System.

Checkout Weber Rescue's Tipps & Tricks on a method if the dash must be pushed away but there is no B-pillar or other abutment for attaching the rescue ram (including sill support) available.

The 2015 Audi A3 uses many hot-shaped steel parts in the passenger compartment for low weight and maximum strength, while the engine hood is made of aluminum.

The 2015 Volkswagen Passat Body Structure will be 85 kg lighter than its predecessor thanks to the use of high-strength, hot-formed steel and aluminium in certain areas.