Energy absorbing system for motor vehicle impacts

A vehicle comprising a frame, a bumper and an impact absorbing device. The impact absorbing device extends from the frame to the bumper. The impact absorbing device has a slide member and a receiving member. The receiving member defines an opening and a portion of the slide member is disposed in the opening. The sliding member is configured to slide during impact events in the receiving member, so that the receiving member yields to absorb energy and expands outward.