Sat. Mar 21st, 2026

Volvo: 70 Years Since the Birth of the First Seat Belt

In 1956, the Volvo Amazon prototype marked a significant milestone with the first appearance of a two-point diagonal seat belt. Fast forward to today, and we now see sophisticated multi-adaptive systems featured in models like the new EX60. This is the compelling story of a fundamental safety component that has profoundly transformed the automotive industry.

By Jasper Carew

Jasper Carew is a sports columnist from Manchester with 12 years of media experience. He started his career covering local football matches, gradually expanding his expertise to NBA and Formula 1. His analytical pieces are known for deep understanding of motorsport technical aspects and basketball statistics.

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