News releases

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.

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.

May 18, 2022 — Ten out of 18 midsize SUVs earn good ratings in the new, higher energy side test.

May 10, 2022 — The Corolla Cross and RAV4 Prime earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, while the RAV4 qualifies for TOP SAFETY PICK.

May 3, 2022 — The sporty hatchbacks come with a superior-rated front crash prevention system when equipped with an automatic transmission.

March 31, 2022 — Nearly half of the first batch of vehicles tested earn a poor rating for seat belt reminders.

Feb 24, 2022 — Sixty-five vehicles qualify for the 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, and another 36 earn the TOP SAFETY PICK designation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nov 3, 2021 – The 2022 Santa Cruz crew cab, a small pickup, qualifies for a TOP SAFETY PICK award when equipped with specific headlights.

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.

Oct 14, 2021 — Headlight improvements encouraged by the Institute's ratings program are reducing crashes in the real world, a new study shows.

Sept 21, 2021 – The new electric midsize SUV is the latest TOP SAFETY PICK+ winner.

Sept 14, 2021 – The Buick Encore GX, another small SUV from General Motors, qualifies for TOP SAFETY PICK.

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.

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.