AXA Insurance Apologizes for Staged Tesla Model S Fire, Wanted to Warn About EV Risks
3 Sep 2022, 13:50 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The French company did not miss the chance to reinforce it did not think it did anything wrong by rolling over the EV and pretending it caught fire
New Hyundai Tucson Crash-Tests Into 3-Star Rating in South America
1 Sep 2022, 08:57 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / This is a big improvement for the new Hyundai Tucson, as its predecessor managed to score the grand total of ZERO stars last year in Latin NCAP's evaluations
AXA Insurance Just Stimulated EV Defects By Discrediting Battery Packs Can Catch Fire
31 Aug 2022, 20:35 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / What on Earth were these guys thinking when they decided to stage a battery pack fire with no battery pack on the Model S they destroyed?
This Unique 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Might Have Saved Your Life
31 Aug 2022, 13:34 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / This white and seemingly mundane 1970 Road Runner was purchased new by Wayne State University, which used it to do research for highway traffic safety.
Subaru Outback Gets Highest Possible Score in Updated IIHS Crash Test
4 Aug 2022, 21:37 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The 2022 Subaru Outback was the only midsize car to receive a "Good" score in the IIHS test, which is the highest possible rating
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 a Safe Vehicle? Here's What the IIHS Has to Say About It
1 Jul 2022, 08:58 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety just crash-tested the Hyundai Ioniq 5, and this is how the electric crossover did
2022 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab Earns Marginal Rating in 40-MPH Crash Test
7 Jun 2022, 16:08 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Although Toyota has corrected the puncturing fuel tank issue of the Tacoma, the mid-sizer still leaves much to be desired in terms of front-passenger safety
2022 Jeep Wrangler Rolls Over During 40-MPH Crash Test
2 Jun 2022, 19:10 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you're planning to get a Wrangler as a daily driver, this crash-test video from the IIHS may lead you to reconsider your pick
Nissan Ariya Crash Tests Show the Attention a High Voltage Battery Pack Deserves
24 Mar 2022, 23:26 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The Japanese carmaker even made footage showing the battery pack integrity in a frontal crash. Nissan described what it checks to ensure an EV is safe
2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Gifted With IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award
26 Feb 2022, 19:27 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The coupe-styled brother of the XC40 Recharge was recently deemed as safe as technically possible by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
CarWow's Mat Watson Crashes Multi-Million Dollar Rimac Nevera, No One Gets Mad About It
18 Feb 2022, 08:20 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Launching the 1,913-horsepower Rimac Nevera electric hypercar into a pole sideways was part of the model's safety testing for sale approval Stateside
2022 Toyota Land Cruiser Scores Five-Star Crash Safety Rating
12 Jan 2022, 14:21 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As expected, the 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 series is safer than its predecessor even though there's a little room for improvement as well
Here Are Two More ZERO-Star Cars That You Should Stay Away From
27 Dec 2021, 13:58 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The previous-gen Kia Sportage and latest Hyundai Accent scored a disappointing zero stars from Latin NCAP, and so did the Great Wall Wingle 5
2021 - 2022 Tesla Model Y Receives IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Accolade
21 Dec 2021, 17:09 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As expected of Tesla, the Model Y for the 2022 model year has passed all crashworthiness tests and avoidance/mitigation tests of the IIHS
2021 Ford Bronco Crash Test Reveals Acceptable Performance for Head Restraints and Seats
15 Dec 2021, 16:57 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Somewhat disappointing for the body-on-frame Bronco, it has failed to receive the Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Tested: This Is How the Popular Wuling Hongguang Mini EV Fares in a Head-On Collision
15 Dec 2021, 09:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV is one of the most popular electric cars in China, but is it safe in case of a head-on collision? This test says it all.
Previous-Gen Hyundai Tucson Crash-Tested With Disappointing Results, Scoring ZERO Stars
13 Dec 2021, 10:53 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / After the disappointing result of the previous-gen Tucson, Latin NCAP wanted to crash-test the new one, but Hyundai is said to have declined the offer
No One Would Want to Be Inside This ZERO-Star Fiat if It Crashes
6 Dec 2021, 08:41 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The Fiat Argo / Cronos sold in South America may have disappointed, but the Volkswagen Taos impressed, scoring a maximum five-star rating
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Base Halogen Headlights Are Pretty Bad, Says IIHS
3 Nov 2021, 15:59 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The halogens that come standard on the SE and SEL trim levels were deemed poor by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
This Is One of the Most Dangerous Cars on Sale Today, ZERO-Star Safety Rating Reveals
1 Nov 2021, 08:48 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Latin NCAP tested the Suzuki Baleno made in India with disastrous results. The Toyota Yaris assembled in Brazil and Thailand was a big disappointment too