News releases
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July 17, 2024
Jul 25, 2024 — Vehicles built after March 2024 qualify for a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award thanks to a good rating in the updated moderate overlap front test.
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July 16, 2024
Jul 23, 2024 — The new midsize electric SUV earns a TOP SAFETY PICK award after Kia fixed an issue with headlight aim.
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July 12, 2024
Jul 18, 2024 — Seven out of eight small SUVs tested earn advanced or superior ratings from IIHS for rear crash prevention.
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July 2, 2024
Jul 9, 2024 — With updated seat belts in the rear, the 2025 model earns an acceptable rating in the revised moderate overlap front test.
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June 25, 2024
Jun 28, 2024 — With a good rating in the updated moderate overlap front test, the midsize plug-in hybrid SUV offers stellar protection for back seat passengers.
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June 6, 2024
Jun 13, 2024 — The midsize luxury SUV earns a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award thanks to a good rating in the updated moderate overlap front test.
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May 23, 2024
Jun 6, 2024 — The longstanding small overlap front test proved challenging for two top-selling models.
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May 16, 2024
May 22, 2024 — IIHS and Consumer Reports are raising the bar for their recommended used and new vehicles for young drivers now that prices have stabilized.
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April 25, 2024
May 2, 2024 — The 2024 Ioniq 5 earns a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, while the 2024 Santa Fe and Sonata each qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK.
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April 19, 2024
Apr 25, 2024 — Only one of the first 10 small SUVs evaluated earns a good rating in the new, higher-speed front crash prevention evaluation, which evaluates performance with a motorcycle and semitrailer as well as a passenger car.
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April 17, 2024
Apr 23, 2024 — The 2024 G80 and G90 qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards.
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March 27, 2024
Apr 2, 2024 — A good rating in the updated moderate overlap front test boosts the electric pickup to TOP SAFETY PICK+ status.
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March 7, 2024
Mar 12, 2024 — Only one of 14 partial driving automation systems evaluated earns an acceptable rating for its safeguards designed to prevent misuse and lapses of attention.
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February 20, 2024
Feb 27, 2024 — The new requirements challenge automakers to offer better protection for back seat passengers and improve their pedestrian crash avoidance systems.
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December 13, 2023
Dec 20, 2023 — The minivan qualifies for a TOP SAFETY PICK award with an acceptable rating in the updated side crash test.
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December 12, 2023
Dec 14, 2023 — Three out of eight midsize luxury SUVs earn good ratings in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, while two more are rated acceptable.
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December 5, 2023
Dec 12, 2023 — The award applies to vehicles built after March 2023, when Nissan made adjustments to the headlights.
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November 17, 2023
Nov 29, 2023 — An acceptable rating in the driver-side small overlap front crash test prevents the midsize SUV from qualifying for TOP SAFETY PICK.
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October 30, 2023
Nov 7, 2023 — Three of four large pickups tested earn poor ratings in the Institute's updated moderate overlap front test, but the group performed well in the updated side test.
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October 23, 2023
Nov 2, 2023 — An update to the 2024 Kia Carnival corrected a flaw that caused a second-row seat to break loose during the IIHS side crash test.
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October 23, 2023
Oct 26, 2023 — The two wagons were redesigned for the 2024 model year with better side protection and standard good-rated headlights.
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September 26, 2023
Oct 10, 2023 — The large sedan earns a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award with all standard equipment.
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September 26, 2023
Oct 3, 2023 — The 2023-24 Volvo XC60 and plug-in hybrid XC60 Recharge qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK awards.
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September 7, 2023
Sep 19, 2023 — None of the four minivans tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety earns an acceptable or good rating in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, which now emphasizes back seat safety.
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September 5, 2023
Sep 14, 2023 — The 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Lexus RZ earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards.