News releases
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December 15, 2020
At least 10 manufacturers have improved their headlight offerings in the quest for TOP SAFETY PICK+.
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October 15, 2020
E-scooter riders suffer more injuries per mile traveled than bicyclists, but they are far less likely to be hit by motor vehicles. That may be due to scooter riders’ frequent use of the sidewalk.
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September 3, 2020
Large trucks with forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are much less likely to rear-end another vehicle, IIHS researchers found in a new study.
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July 30, 2020
Consumer Reports (CR) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) are teaming up for the first time to recommend safe, reliable and affordable used vehicles for teenage drivers.
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March 12, 2020
IIHS issues research-based safety recommendations for the design of partially automated systems.
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February 13, 2020
The winning vehicles meet updated criteria that prioritize the protection of pedestrians in addition to vehicle occupants. The highest award, TOP SAFETY PICK+, goes to models that come exclusively with good or acceptable headlights.
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December 19, 2019
Pedestrian fatalities on U.S. interstates and other freeways rose 60 percent from 2009 to 2018. Most of those killed were trying to cross the freeway in urban areas.
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November 21, 2019
The IIHS side crash test has led to lifesaving improvements but is no longer challenging automakers. Engineers are working on an update that will raise the bar for protection in side crashes.
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October 29, 2019
October 29, 2019 — IIHS rated the pedestrian crash prevention systems of 16 midsize cars. Four luxury and two nonluxury models earn a superior rating.
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September 16, 2019
September 19, 2019 — The Tesla Model 3 qualifies for a 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK+. It’s the second all-electric vehicle to earn this year’s top award after the Audi e-tron. The Chevrolet Bolt misses the mark because of poor headlights.
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August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019 — Bike lanes separated from the roadway by physical barriers make cyclists feel safer, but many of them have a high risk of injury.
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August 1, 2019
August 1, 2019 — The Dodge Charger HEMI and the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat are first on HLDI's list of vehicles most likely to be stolen. Nearly all models with the highest theft rates are cars with big engines, luxury vehicles or pickups.
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June 20, 2019
June 20, 2019 — Many of today's vehicles can stay in a lane and maintain a set following distance with minimal driver input. But some drivers are confused about the limitations of these systems.
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June 6, 2019
June 6, 2019 — Nearly three-quarters of 2019 vehicles have LATCH hardware that earns a good or acceptable rating from IIHS, meaning it's easier than ever to install child restraints properly.
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April 25, 2019
Apr 25, 2019 — A new study of crashes in which belted rear-seat passengers were killed or seriously injured suggests better restraint systems are needed.