Ford Escape Flunks IIHS Crash Test
7 Apr 2018, 08:23 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Ford Escape was rated poor by the IIHS following the passenger-side small overlap front crash, after severe intrusion to the cockpit was detected.
Volkswagen to Crash-Test Cars at 62 MPH in New Safety Facility
17 Mar 2018, 08:03 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Volkswagen readies new safety facility, crash sleed at its headquarters that would allow it to perform 800 crash tests each year.
IIHS Introduces Rear Crash Prevention Ratings
22 Feb 2018, 09:02 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Rear crash prevention ratings to classify vehicles equipped with technology that can prevent or mitigate low-speed backing crashes.
2018 Nissan LEAF Awarded the Maximum Five Stars in Japanese Crash Tests
21 Feb 2018, 15:40 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The electric hatchback has had its first crash test and not only did it get the maximum number of stars, but it also received a very good overall score
2018 Hyundai Elantra Passes IIHS Passenger-Side Crash Test
9 Feb 2018, 09:24 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / To qualify for the Top Safety Pick+ award, a vehicle must pass crash tests for both passenger and driver sides, and also have good crash prevention rating.
Koenigsegg Regera Crash Test Video Is Pure Violence
27 Dec 2017, 19:08 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Koenigsegg Regera comes with a fiancial side of around $2 million - keep that in mind while you check out this piece of abuse footage
2018 BMW X2 Doesn't Mirror X1 in Euro NCAP Crash Tests, Gets 5-Star Rating
13 Dec 2017, 16:46 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / While the BMW X2 does share most of its crash performance with the X1, there are also differences between the two German crossovers
2018 Kia Satinger Gets 5-Star Euro NCAP Rating, Still Has Neck Protection Issues
13 Dec 2017, 12:58 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The 2018 Kia Stinger has the aim to take the South Korean automaker's reputation even higher and it seems that its safety backs up its ambitions
2018 Dacia Duster Gets 3-Star Euro NCAP Rating, Whiplash Protection Is Marginal
13 Dec 2017, 11:01 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / While the previous generation of the Duster also received a 3-star rating, Dacia officials claimed that the untested facelift would reach 4 stars
BMW Freezes U.S. Sales of the i3 Electric Hatch and Issues Country-Wide Recall
21 Nov 2017, 09:45 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The battery-powered city car from the Bavarian manufacturer has been found with one potentially hazardous safety issue by the NHTSA
2018 Volkswagen Polo and T-Roc Score Euro NCAP 5-Star Rating
13 Nov 2017, 16:11 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Most superminis now score 4 stars from Euro NCAP, either because they aren't safe enough in a crash or they don't come with standard radar
smart fortwo electric drive Crash Tests Show the Brilliance of Its Design
8 Nov 2017, 09:19 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Due to its size, the last thing the smart fortwo suggests is safety, particularly when cruising around everyone's favorite these days: the SUV
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Crashes Its Way To Earn Top Safety Pick+ Rating
6 Nov 2017, 13:45 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Together with the Elantra GT and Santa Fe Sport, the Ioniq Hybrid joins Hyundai's seven-strong list of 2017 Top Safety Pick+ prizewinners
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Aces IIHS Crash Tests Despite Bad Headlight Performance
29 Oct 2017, 14:43 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If it weren't for the poor-performing headlights, the redesigned 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan would've earned the Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS
IIHS Passenger-Side Small Overlap Front Crash Test Introduced with Mixed Results
20 Oct 2017, 12:52 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety took upon itself to improve the passenger protection of passenger cars and SUVs by introducing a new type of test
IIHS Crash Test: 2017 Jeep Compass Fails To Earn Top Safety Pick+ Rating
19 Oct 2017, 18:16 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As expected from a product of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles group, the 2017 Jeep Compass is fitted with poor-performing headlights
Range Rover Velar Aces EuroNCAP Tests, Surprisingly Friendly for Pedestrians
4 Oct 2017, 14:23 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Whether you're here for Velar's safety ratings or just to watch it get smashed as a relief knowing what its drivers are going to be like, you're welcome
2018 Volvo XC40 Crash Test Reveals It’s One Safe Small SUV
24 Sep 2017, 04:08 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As expected, the 2018 Volvo XC40 doesn't fail to impress when it comes to crash test performance and the levels of protection it offers to occupants
New Jeep Compass Clears Euro NCAP Crash Tests With Flying Colors
10 Sep 2017, 09:22 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Washing the sins of its two-star predecessor, the 2017 Jeep Compass leveled up to five stars in the latest round of Euro NCAP crash tests
2017 Mazda CX-5 Impresses Euro NCAP, Crash Test Performance Equals 5-Star Rating
9 Sep 2017, 17:33 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As expected, the second-generation Mazda CX-5 earned top marks from the Euro NCAP, impressing the safety boffins with its adult occupant protection