News releases

Feb 23, 2023 — Only 48 models qualify for 2023 awards thanks to stiffer requirements for headlights, side-crash protection and pedestrian crash avoidance.

Feb 2, 2023 — Among the four minivans tested, the 2023 Toyota Sienna is the only vehicle to earn a good rating in the Institute's seat belt reminder evaluation.

Dec 20, 2022 — The new electric large luxury car earns a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award with all standard equipment.

Dec 16, 2022 — All trims of the new electric large pickup come with good-rated LED projector headlights and a standard front crash prevention system that earns superior ratings in both the vehicle-to-vehicle and daytime vehicle-to-pedestrian tests.

Dec 13, 2022 — The updated moderate overlap front crash test incorporates a dummy in the second row to encourage automakers to improve safety for passengers seated in the rear. Only two of 15 small SUVs tested earn a good rating.

Nov 17, 2022 — Five out of six small pickups tested earn good or acceptable ratings in the updated, more challenging evaluation.

Nov 10, 2022 — Despite the challenge presented by low ride heights in the Institute’s new, tougher side test, some small cars have cracked the code.

Oct 4, 2022 — Ford's electric SUV earns good ratings for head protection for both the driver and rear passenger, and measurements taken from the driver and rear-passenger dummies show a low risk of injury to most body regions.

Sep 27, 2022 — The new small SUV comes with a standard front crash prevention system that earns superior ratings in the vehicle-to-vehicle and daytime vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations.

Sep 7, 2022 — The large pickup qualifies for a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award thanks to improved performance in the two small overlap front tests and better headlights.