News releases
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July 22, 2022
Aug 4, 2022 — IIHS put seven midsize cars through the new, tougher side-impact test. Only the Subaru Outback earns a good rating.
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July 14, 2022
Jul 19, 2022 — IIHS evaluated 10 popular trucks for their seat belt reminders. Only the Toyota Tundra meets the criteria for a good rating.
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June 24, 2022
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.
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June 21, 2022
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.
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June 3, 2022
Jun 9, 2022 — A combination of enforcement, engineering and public outreach successfully reduced speeding in a pilot project in rural Maryland.
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May 26, 2022
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.
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May 26, 2022
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.
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May 20, 2022
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.
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May 3, 2022
May 18, 2022 — Ten out of 18 midsize SUVs earn good ratings in the new, higher energy side test.
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May 3, 2022
May 10, 2022 — The Corolla Cross and RAV4 Prime earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, while the RAV4 qualifies for TOP SAFETY PICK.
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April 22, 2022
May 3, 2022 — The sporty hatchbacks come with a superior-rated front crash prevention system when equipped with an automatic transmission.
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March 25, 2022
March 31, 2022 — Nearly half of the first batch of vehicles tested earn a poor rating for seat belt reminders.
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February 15, 2022
Feb 24, 2022 — Sixty-five vehicles qualify for the 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, and another 36 earn the TOP SAFETY PICK designation.
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February 9, 2022
Feb 9, 2022 — IIHS has teamed up with the American Property Casualty Insurance Association to help parents guide their teenagers safely through the first years of driving.
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February 1, 2022
Feb 3, 2022 — Pedestrian crash avoidance systems reduce real-world crashes by more than a quarter, but they don't have much effect in the dark. A planned updated to the Institute's ratings could spur manufacturers to improve nighttime performance.
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January 20, 2022
Jan 20, 2022 – Vehicles with partial automation need to have safeguards in place to help drivers stay focused on the road. IIHS is developing a ratings program to evaluate attention reminders and other measures.
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December 16, 2021
Dec 21, 2021 – The midsize luxury SUV comes with a standard front crash prevention system that earns superior ratings in both the vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian tests.
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December 9, 2021
Dec 15, 2021 – The midsize SUV performs well in crash tests, but marginal headlights and an acceptable head restraint rating keep it from earning a TOP SAFETY PICK award.
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October 27, 2021
Nov 3, 2021 – The 2022 Santa Cruz crew cab, a small pickup, qualifies for a TOP SAFETY PICK award when equipped with specific headlights.
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October 27, 2021
Oct 27, 2021 – Only one out of 20 small SUVs earns a good rating in a new, more stringent side-impact test designed to further reduce crash fatalities.
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October 14, 2021
Oct 14, 2021 — Headlight improvements encouraged by the Institute's ratings program are reducing crashes in the real world, a new study shows.
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September 10, 2021
Sept 21, 2021 – The new electric midsize SUV is the latest TOP SAFETY PICK+ winner.
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September 9, 2021
Sept 14, 2021 – The Buick Encore GX, another small SUV from General Motors, qualifies for TOP SAFETY PICK.
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August 9, 2021
Aug 10, 2021 — Injury crash rates for bicyclists fell sharply in one Washington, D.C., suburb, last year as more riders took to the trails instead of unprotected bike lanes.
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July 26, 2021
Aug 6, 2021 – The GMC Acadia, another midsize SUV from General Motors, also performs well in crash tests, but marginal headlights keep it from earning an award.