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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Crash Test Reveals Insufficient Protection for the Driver
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Crash Test Reveals Insufficient Protection for the Driver

29 Nov 2023, 19:08 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you're in the market for the all-new Grand Highlander, bear in mind that safer three-row crossover do exist out there

 
2024 BMW X5 Seen Hunting Cameramen During Moose Test
2024 BMW X5 Seen Hunting Cameramen During Moose Test

29 Nov 2023, 11:54 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / We had greater expectations from the facelifted 2024 BMW X5, but it failed the moose test and went after the camera operators at one point

 
2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport Secure Top Safety Pick+ Ratings From the IIHS
2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport Secure Top Safety Pick+ Ratings From the IIHS

10 Nov 2023, 17:19 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you're in the market for a brand-new Atlas or Atlas Cross Sport, you likely want to know that the IIHS deemed both as being as safe as mid-size CUVs can be

 
Half-Ton Pickup Trucks Don't Offer Sufficient Rear Passenger Protection
Half-Ton Pickup Trucks Don't Offer Sufficient Rear Passenger Protection

8 Nov 2023, 20:59 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If safety is highest on your list of priorities for a full-size pickup, bear in mind the Tundra fares better than its rivals in the moderate overlap front test

 
2024 Kia Carnival Flunks Updated Side Crash Test, Other Problem Areas Noted by the IIHS
2024 Kia Carnival Flunks Updated Side Crash Test, Other Problem Areas Noted by the IIHS

3 Nov 2023, 18:38 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you're thinking about buying a brand-new Carnival as the family car, do bear in mind it's not exactly the safest minivan in production today

 
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Gets Top Safety Pick+ Award, Base Headlights Rated Acceptable
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Gets Top Safety Pick+ Award, Base Headlights Rated Acceptable

2 Nov 2023, 18:57 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The Ioniq 5 is as safe as a compact-sized electric crossover can be, or so claim the safety boffins at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

 
2024 Subaru Impreza Gets Highest Safety Award From IIHS
2024 Subaru Impreza Gets Highest Safety Award From IIHS

30 Oct 2023, 19:07 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you're in the market for a 2024 Subaru Impreza, you'll be happy to find out that the sixth gen is safer than the 2023 model

 
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Deemed Acceptable by the IIHS in the Updated Side Crash Test
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Deemed Acceptable by the IIHS in the Updated Side Crash Test

30 Oct 2023, 13:07 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Although the Crosstrek could do better in the updated side crash test, it passed every other crashworthiness test with flying colors

 
Two Mercedes-Benz Models Earn Euro NCAP's Praise, Here's Why
Two Mercedes-Benz Models Earn Euro NCAP's Praise, Here's Why

25 Oct 2023, 15:14 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Two Mercedes-Benz models earn Euro NCAP's top rating for driver-assistance systems. Here's what that means and why it matters

 
Almost As Good as the Tesla Model 3: 2023 BYD Seal Gets Five-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating
Almost As Good as the Tesla Model 3: 2023 BYD Seal Gets Five-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating

25 Oct 2023, 12:02 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Buying a budget-friendly all-electric sedan seems to always put Tesla's Model 3 at the top of the list. China, however, wants that changed

 
Tesla EVs Will Be Able To Automatically Call 911 in a Crash When Airbags Deploy
Tesla EVs Will Be Able To Automatically Call 911 in a Crash When Airbags Deploy

23 Oct 2023, 11:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Software version 2023.38 shows that Tesla is planning automatic 911 calls after serious crashes, Supercharger congestion fees, and Waze-like traffic reports

 
Here’s the 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+ Munching on Cones in the Moose Test
Here’s the 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+ Munching on Cones in the Moose Test

17 Oct 2023, 15:43 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / 75 kilometers per hour instead of 77 still is hugely impressive for a convertible that weighs 1,970 kilos without driver and before options

 
2023 Toyota Crown Passes IIHS Crash Tests With Flying Colors
2023 Toyota Crown Passes IIHS Crash Tests With Flying Colors

10 Oct 2023, 22:03 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As expected, the relatively high-priced Crown didn't fail the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in terms of crashworthiness

 
Jeep Grand Cherokee L Crash Test Reveals Poor Rear Passenger Protection
Jeep Grand Cherokee L Crash Test Reveals Poor Rear Passenger Protection

5 Oct 2023, 17:26 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / In light of these results, Jeep should consider improving this family SUV with an emphasis on rear passenger protection in the moderate overlap front crash test

 
2024 Volvo XC60 Falls Short in IIHS Updated Side Crash Test
2024 Volvo XC60 Falls Short in IIHS Updated Side Crash Test

4 Oct 2023, 20:11 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Although the XC60 aced the original side crash test, the 2021 update of said test revealed a few areas where Volvo could improve its crossover

 
2023 Cadillac XT6 Side Crash Test Reveals Insufficient Protection for the Rear Passengers
2023 Cadillac XT6 Side Crash Test Reveals Insufficient Protection for the Rear Passengers

3 Oct 2023, 15:53 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / With GM currently putting the finishing touches on the next-gen XT6, chances are the newcomer will perform better than the outgoing first gen

 
IIHS Assesses the 2023–2024 Audi Q7: How Safe Is the VW Touareg's Premium Cousin?
IIHS Assesses the 2023–2024 Audi Q7: How Safe Is the VW Touareg's Premium Cousin?

3 Oct 2023, 08:42 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Is the aging Audi Q7 still relevant safety-wise? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently put it to the test, and here's what they said about it

 
2023 Ford Maverick Crash Test Reveals That Improvements Can Be Made
2023 Ford Maverick Crash Test Reveals That Improvements Can Be Made

29 Sep 2023, 18:20 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The cheap-and-cheerful Maverick could do better in terms of rear passenger safety in the IIHS' updated moderate overlap front crash test

 
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Is a Lumbering Disappointment in the Moose Test
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Is a Lumbering Disappointment in the Moose Test

25 Sep 2023, 16:15 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / At 2.8 tons and with Cooper tires instead of the premium stuff, this EQS 580 4MATIC SUV is a bit of a dog's breakfast in the moose test

 
Minivans Don't Offer Sufficient Rear Passenger Protection, IIHS Finds
Minivans Don't Offer Sufficient Rear Passenger Protection, IIHS Finds

19 Sep 2023, 19:47 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you're planning on buying a minivan as your family hauler, bear in mind these vehicles don't offer nearly enough rear occupant protection in case of a crash