GM Shows Off Safety Features at DC Area Main Street in Motion

June 28, 2011 3:16 pm ET

Chevrolet, Buick and GMC impressed the crowds with their competitive test drive program, Main Street in Motion, June 24-26 at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Adding an extra twist for visitors, this Main Street in Motion event also featured special displays on safety, which highlighted General Motors’ use of technologies such as StabiliTrak, airbags, roof structures and rollover mitigation systems.

A Chevrolet Cruze that had been crashed at 40 mph at our General Motors Proving Ground in Michigan showcased just how well the vehicle withstood the impact, even when all the air-bags had been deployed. A Buick Enclave was sliced in half to illustrate the importance of roof structures, rollover mitigation and other important safety features.

The fan favorite was the GMC Terrain that demonstrated the importance of StabiliTrak through a live drive experience. Passengers were invited to ride with a certified racecar and safety driver who demonstrated the difference between a sudden swerve with StabiliTrak engaged and one with it deactivated. After experiencing both, people were able to see and feel just how important StabiliTrak is in their vehicle. Check out the videos below to see the difference.

GMC Terrain with StabiliTrak

GMC Terrain without StabiliTrak

Want to attend a Main Street in Motion event near you? There are still opportunities to attend one in the Northeast Region, including programs with the safety vehicles.

• Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, NY – July 8-10
• Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA – July 16-17
• Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA – July 22-24 (Safety Program Featured)
• Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ – July 29-31

For more information on Main Street in Motion click here.