Historical clue formulations

• Car requirement beginning in 1998 — 2026-02-27
• Novel feature of the 1974 Olds Toronado — 2026-01-20
• It's subject to inflation in the auto industry — 2022-01-29
• Inflatable safety device — 2013-10-29
• It might suddenly blow up — 2012-09-12
• Car safety device — 2007-12-25
• Potential lifesaver — 2005-04-29
• Crash cushioner — 2003-12-02
• Lifesaver, at times — 1999-04-15
• Car safety device — 1999-03-16
• Auto insurance factor — 1998-12-25