Engineering a SAFE car is not new to Volkswagen.....
All new Volkswagen models are equipped with an important safety feature that allows the brake to override the accelerator. Called "SMART-THROTTLE", this technology cancels throttle input if the brake is applied. Volkswagen introduced electronic throttle controls and smart-throttle technology on diesel cars in 1993 and on gasoline models in 1999.
From Article : 
Wheels Oct 7 2009
Smart Gas Pedals.........
"Spokespeople for General Motors, Ford, Honda, Acura, Toyota, Lexus & Hyundai said their vehicles do not have smart pedals. Nissan said one Infinity model in 2010 will have it. Toyota was stated as "Considering it".
An ABC News/Consumer Reports video shows this Volkswagen safety feature in action.........
(Our Jetta is the car used at the end to show how it does stop!)
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