Poor mental health, police cuts fueled pandemic spike in impaired-driving deathsAn IIHS study about the rise in impaired-driving deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic finds mental health issues as well as cuts to police rosters played a role.
New trailer type gets strong underride guardStoughton extends IIHS-award-winning underride protection to container shipping
Used and new teen vehicles for every budgetIIHS and Consumer Reports highlight a range of safe and affordable options in their updated recommendations for young drivers.
IIHS unveils 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK award winnersStronger protection for back seat passengers is a must for 2025
Automakers make big strides in front crash preventionIIHS test program pushes for more effective crash prevention tech
Automakers quickly improve seat belt reminders in response to IIHS ratingsARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Automakers have moved quickly to install louder, more persistent seat belt reminders since the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety began rating the features in 2022.
Most small SUVs perform well in rear autobrake evaluationSeven out of eight small SUVs tested earn advanced or superior ratings from IIHS for rear crash prevention
Large SUVs struggle in IIHS testsTwo key crash tests proved to be especially challenging for popular models
IIHS, Consumer Reports name safe, affordable vehicles for teens2024 list offers more safety for less, as used and new car prices stabilize
Few small SUVs excel in new IIHS front crash prevention testOnly one of the first 10 small SUVs evaluated earns a good rating in the new, higher-speed vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention evaluation, which evaluates performance with a motorcycle and semitrailer as well as a passenger car.
First partial driving automation safeguard ratings show industry has work to doOnly one of 14 partial driving automation systems evaluated earns an acceptable rating for its safeguards designed to prevent misuse and lapses of attention.
IIHS challenges automakers with tougher TOP SAFETY PICK award criteriaDespite the more stringent requirements, 71 models qualify for 2024 awards
Three midsize luxury SUVs excel in back seat protectionThree out of eight midsize luxury SUVs earn good ratings in the IIHS updated moderate overlap front crash test, while two more are rated acceptable.
Large pickups offer strong side protection but falter in back seat safetyThree of four large pickups tested earn poor ratings in the Institute’s updated moderate overlap front test, but the group performed well in the updated side test.
Minivans don’t make the grade when it comes to rear-seat safetyNone of the four minivans tested by IIHS earns an acceptable or good rating in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, which emphasizes protection for passengers in the back seat.
Dodge muscle cars once again top HLDI’s list of most-stolen vehiclesThe Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Charger HEMI top a new list of the most-stolen vehicles for model years 2020-22. Four Kia vehicles make the top 20, thanks to a viral trend.
Honda Accord shines while other midsize cars struggle in rear-seat safety testOut of seven midsize cars tested, the Accord is the only vehicle to earn a good rating in the new, tougher moderate overlap front crash test, which emphasizes rear-seat safety.
Latest driver death rates highlight dangers of muscle carsWhich cars are deadliest? The latest driver death rates show the dangers of muscle cars in addition to the minicars and small cars that usually dominate the list
Small pickups fall short when it comes to rear-seat safetyNone of the five small crew cab pickups IIHS tested earns a good rating in the updated moderate overlap front crash test
Small cars falter in updated moderate overlap crash testNone of the five small cars IIHS tested earns a good rating in new crash test
Rear passenger protection falls short in most midsize SUVsOnly four of 13 midsize SUVs tested earn good ratings in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, which now incorporates a dummy in the second row
IIHS strengthens requirements for TOP SAFETY PICK awardsOnly 48 models qualify for 2023 awards thanks to stiffer requirements for headlights and side crash protection.
Most small pickups earn passing grades in new side testFive out of six small pickups tested earn good or acceptable ratings in the updated, more challenging side evaluation.
Small car performance is a mixed bag in new side crash testDespite the challenge presented by low ride heights in the Institute’s new, tougher side test, some small cars have cracked the code.
