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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.

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.

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.

October 29, 2019 — IIHS rated the pedestrian crash prevention systems of 16 midsize cars. Four luxury and two nonluxury models earn a superior rating.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.