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IIHS testing saves nearly 50,000 lives

June 10, 2026

Advancements made in pursuit of good ratings from IIHS have had a dramatic effect on vehicle safety over the past 30 years.

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Joe Nolan, Chief Operating Officer, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Moderate overlap front test of 1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2026 Chevrolet Blazer
1996 Chevrolet Blazer original moderate overlap front test
Preparing for the demonstration test
Chevrolet Blazer B-roll
Crashworthiness test programs examined in IIHS study
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Action shot from the offset frontal crash test of a 2026 Chevrolet Blazer and 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

June 10, 2026

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