India, March 4 -- Volvo, renowned for its safety innovations in the automotive industry, has unveiled its latest feature - the Accident Ahead Alert. This system, while similar to Google Maps' functionality, offers a more seamless experience by integrating directly within the car.

Utilising real-time data from a traffic management center, the Accident Ahead Alert warns drivers about accidents occurring several hundred meters ahead of their location. The system will initially be available in all 40, 60, and 90 series Volvo models in Denmark built from the 2016 model year onwards. While it will become available on these same models in other European markets at a later date.

The system relies on Volvo Cars' cloud infrastructure, enabling ve...