IIHS Raises the Safety Bar With a Higher-Speed Test for Automatic Emergency Braking
9 May 2022, 10:55 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / As most new vehicles feature an Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system nowadays, the IIHS thinks it's the time to raise the bar with higher-speed tests
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos Doesn’t Excel in Two IIHS Crashworthiness Tests
3 May 2022, 17:43 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Acceptable ratings were awarded by the nonprofit organization in the passenger-side small overlap crash test and head restraints & seats evaluation
2022 Subaru BRZ, Toyota GR86 Receive IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Awards
3 May 2022, 15:10 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Save for lower anchors that are located too deep in the rear seats, the 2022 Subaru BRZ and 2022 Toyota GR86 are both IIHS Top Safety Pick+ material
Former IIHS Boss Crashed at Over 60 Mph on I-95, Says His BMW Saved His Life
14 Apr 2022, 22:35 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Adrian Lund got into an unexpected crash on the I-95 last year. Now he’s talking openly about it and explains why the BMW he drove saved his life
2022 Toyota Corolla Sedan Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Accolade
30 Mar 2022, 20:04 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you're in the market for a brand-new Corolla Sedan, that's money well spent given Toyota's reliability record and the Top Safety Pick+ award
2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Awarded With IIHS Top Safety Pick+
30 Mar 2022, 15:23 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you want a relatively affordable yet safe runabout, you can't go wrong with the Corolla Hatchback for the 2022 model year
These Are the Safest Electric Vehicles That You Can Buy Now in the U.S.
4 Mar 2022, 22:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / IIHS released the 2022 list of the safest vehicles that were awarded the Top Safety Pick+ accolade and eight EVs were among them
Here Are the Safest Car Brands in the U.S. in 2022, According to the IIHS
28 Feb 2022, 13:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The IIHS released the ranks of the safest carmakers in 2022, with more brands joining this year compared to 2021. Korean and Japanese brands are dominant
Tests Show That AEB Systems Work, but Do Not Bet on Them After Dusk
4 Feb 2022, 11:14 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Crossing the street is the most dangerous thing a pedestrian can do, and there is data to back that up. As it appears, AEB systems help, but not after dark
IIHS Steps In To Regulate Semi-Autonomous Driving With a New Rating System
20 Jan 2022, 16:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Semi-autonomous vehicles trick their drivers into thinking they drive themselves when they don't. IIHS will develop new safeguard ratings for partial automation
Jeep Fans Will Be Angry After Watching This Wrangler vs. Bronco Crash Test Comparison
12 Jan 2022, 10:00 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Buckle up, it's going to be a very bumpy ride, especially if you're a fan of the latest Jeep Wrangler, as it was outperformed by the Ford Bronco in this test
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
The One Thing You Cannot Skimp on When Buying Your Next Vehicle
12 Dec 2021, 02:20 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Most people do not think of something when they are looking for their next vehicle. Sadly, that thing might be the biggest difference in their lives
Chrysler Pacifica Minivan Wins Top Safety Pick + Award From IIHS
30 Nov 2021, 20:15 UTC · By: Stephen Rivers / The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety has just bestowed the cornerstone minivan from Chrysler with its highest award
IIHS Finds That the 2022 BMW X5 Has Awful Headlights in the Base Trim
10 Nov 2021, 11:12 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Due to the poor-rated headlights offered in the base models, the 2022 BMW X5 failed to nab the IIHS' Top Safety Pick+ award
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
Hyundai Beats Automated Emergency Braking Commitment by Nearly a Year
1 Nov 2021, 19:49 UTC · By: Stephen Rivers / Hyundai has long sought to steal more market share from rivals and this latest announcement surrounding advanced safety features should aid in their mission
IIHS Introduces Tougher Side Crash Test, Mazda CX-5 Passes It With Flying Colors
27 Oct 2021, 16:48 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Out of 20 small utility vehicles tested by the IIHS, only the Mazda CX-5 has passed the second generation of the side-impact crash test with a good rating
2021 Ford F-150 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
12 Oct 2021, 20:06 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The Ram 1500 and 2021 model year Ford F-150 are the only full-size pickups to earn a 2021 award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety