News releases

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.

Jul 8, 2021 – Adjustments to reduce headlight glare lifted the midsize luxury car to TOP SAFETY PICK status.

Jul 1, 2021 – Adaptive cruise control and more sophisticated partial automation are as much as 75 percent less likely to be active on freeway curves, limiting their potential safety benefits.

May 20, 2021 – Consumer Reports and IIHS have update their recommendations for used and new vehicles for young drivers.

Apr 22, 2021 – The awards come as a new analysis of insurance data shows injury claims are less common for electric vehicles.

Mar 18, 2021 – The luxury brand’s first SUV aced all six crash tests and earned a superior ratings for crash avoidance.

Feb 11, 2021 – Forty-nine vehicles qualify for the 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, and another 41 earn the TOP SAFETY PICK designation.

Jan 28, 2021 – Small speed increases can have huge effects on crash outcomes, as shown in new crash tests by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Humanetics.

Dec 15, 2020 – At least 10 manufacturers have improved their headlight offerings in the quest for TOP SAFETY PICK+.

Oct 15, 2020 – Sidewalk riding may be controversial, but it's protecting e-scooter riders from crashes with motor vehicles.