News releases

Mar 14, 2023 — Only four of 13 midsize SUVs tested earn good ratings in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, which now incorporates a dummy in the second row.

Feb 23, 2023 — Only 48 models qualify for 2023 awards thanks to stiffer requirements for headlights, side-crash protection and pedestrian crash avoidance.

Feb 2, 2023 — Among the four minivans tested, the 2023 Toyota Sienna is the only vehicle to earn a good rating in the Institute's seat belt reminder evaluation.

Dec 20, 2022 — The new electric large luxury car earns a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award with all standard equipment.

Dec 16, 2022 — All trims of the new electric large pickup come with good-rated LED projector headlights and a standard front crash prevention system that earns superior ratings in both the vehicle-to-vehicle and daytime vehicle-to-pedestrian tests.

Dec 13, 2022 — The updated moderate overlap front crash test incorporates a dummy in the second row to encourage automakers to improve safety for passengers seated in the rear. Only two of 15 small SUVs tested earn a good rating.

Nov 17, 2022 — Five out of six small pickups tested earn good or acceptable ratings in the updated, more challenging evaluation.

Nov 10, 2022 — Despite the challenge presented by low ride heights in the Institute’s new, tougher side test, some small cars have cracked the code.

Oct 4, 2022 — Ford's electric SUV earns good ratings for head protection for both the driver and rear passenger, and measurements taken from the driver and rear-passenger dummies show a low risk of injury to most body regions.

Sep 27, 2022 — The new small SUV comes with a standard front crash prevention system that earns superior ratings in the vehicle-to-vehicle and daytime vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations.

Sep 7, 2022 — The large pickup qualifies for a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award thanks to improved performance in the two small overlap front tests and better headlights.

Aug 30, 2022 — Only four of the first 23 vehicles tested earn the highest rating of superior, while more than half earn a basic score or no credit.

Aug 4, 2022 — IIHS put seven midsize cars through the new, tougher side-impact test. Only the Subaru Outback earns a good rating.

Jul 19, 2022 — IIHS evaluated 10 popular trucks for their seat belt reminders. Only the Toyota Tundra meets the criteria for a good rating.

Jun 30, 2022 — The all-new electric vehicle's standard front crash prevention system earns superior ratings in the vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations.

Jun 23, 2022 — An IIHS survey shows drivers prefer partially automated features that require them to keep their hands on the wheel and have appropriate attention safeguards.

Jun 9, 2022 — A combination of enforcement, engineering and public outreach successfully reduced speeding in a pilot project in rural Maryland.

Jun 7, 2022 — The 2022 Tacoma extended cab earns a marginal rating in the passenger-side small overlap front crash test for models built after October 2021, and a poor rating for earlier models.

Jun 2, 2022 — Like an earlier model, the 2022 Wrangler 4-door tipped onto its right side in the driver-side small overlap front test.

May 26, 2022 — Our latest list of recommended vehicles for young drivers, published annually with Consumer Reports, features 49 used models and 21 new ones.

May 18, 2022 — Ten out of 18 midsize SUVs earn good ratings in the new, higher energy side test.

May 10, 2022 — The Corolla Cross and RAV4 Prime earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, while the RAV4 qualifies for TOP SAFETY PICK.

May 3, 2022 — The sporty hatchbacks come with a superior-rated front crash prevention system when equipped with an automatic transmission.

March 31, 2022 — Nearly half of the first batch of vehicles tested earn a poor rating for seat belt reminders.

Feb 24, 2022 — Sixty-five vehicles qualify for the 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, and another 36 earn the TOP SAFETY PICK designation.