News releases

Apr 2, 2024 — A good rating in the updated moderate overlap front test boosts the electric pickup to TOP SAFETY PICK+ status.

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.

Feb 27, 2024 — The new requirements challenge automakers to offer better protection for back seat passengers and improve their pedestrian crash avoidance systems.

Dec 20, 2023 — The minivan qualifies for a TOP SAFETY PICK award with an acceptable rating in the updated side crash test.

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.

Dec 12, 2023 — The award applies to vehicles built after March 2023, when Nissan made adjustments to the headlights.

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.

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.

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.

Oct 26, 2023 — The two wagons were redesigned for the 2024 model year with better side protection and standard good-rated headlights.