World's First X-Ray Crash Test Puts a Mercedes C-Class in the Spotlight Like Never Before
16 Mar 2024, 11:18 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Mercedes-Benz and the Fraunhofer-Institute for High-Speed Dynamics use and X-ray camera to record the effects of a side crash test for the first time
2023 Nissan Ariya Earns Top Safety Pick+ Accolade
13 Dec 2023, 18:06 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Although the Ariya isn't perfect in terms of headlight performance, it's a good enough overall package for the IIHS to award it the Top Safety Pick+ accolade
Euro NCAP: 2023 Kia EV9 Is Not Just Big. It's Also Safe
10 Dec 2023, 14:28 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Kia's EV9 provides families with a new option when it comes to picking a three-row, zero-emission crossover SUV. Fret not; you can confidently go with Kia
2023 VW ID.7 Pro Snatches a Five-Star Euro NCAP Rating
7 Dec 2023, 02:23 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The all-electric sedan received the confirmation it needed to push forward with conquering new territory. You can trust that it'll protect you
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
Unique 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Crash Test Vehicle Flexes Original 440 Six-Barrel
23 Nov 2023, 12:43 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / While it's been repainted in the 1980s, this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner is still highly original and a low-mileage classic.
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
New Hyundai Ioniq 6 Gets IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award, Two More EVs Also Earn Top Honors
14 Sep 2023, 15:05 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The other two electric vehicles come in the form of the Alabama-built Genesis Electrified GV70 crossover and Lexus RZ 450e crossover
Crash-Tested Tesla Cybertruck Shows That the Gigawiper Could Survive a Nuclear War
8 Sep 2023, 14:03 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A Tesla Cybertruck that went through a ditch rollover crash test shows impressive toughness, with the massive gigawiper still intact after the test
2023 Toyota Prius Earns IIHS TSP+ Award, Corolla Cross Didn't Get Top Safety Rating
29 Aug 2023, 19:20 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Had it performed better in the updated side crash test, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross would have been Top Safety Pick+ material as well
2023 Ford Maverick Aces IIHS Updated Side Crash Test
24 Aug 2023, 18:06 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As expected from the Escape-based compact pickup, the Maverick is as safe as compact pickups can be in the nonprofit organization's updated side crash test
Updated Jeep Grand Cherokee Aces IIHS Crash Tests
22 Aug 2023, 15:06 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Those intending to buy a Grand Cherokee anytime soon should be aware that vehicles built after March 2023 are safer than the earlier vehicles
2023 BMW X1 Aces IIHS Passenger-Side Small Overlap Front Crash Test
22 Jun 2023, 17:15 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you want a small, premium, yet safe crossover as your next daily, the 2023 model year BMW X1 appears to tick all of these boxes