News releases
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February 13, 2020Feb 13, 2020 – The winning vehicles meet updated criteria that prioritize the protection of pedestrians in addition to vehicle occupants. The highest award, TOP SAFETY PICK+, goes to models that come exclusively with good or acceptable headlights.
December 19, 2019Dec 19, 2019 – Pedestrian fatalities on U.S. interstates and other freeways rose 60 percent from 2009 to 2018. Most of those killed were trying to cross the freeway in urban areas.
November 21, 2019Nov 21, 2019 – The IIHS side crash test has led to lifesaving improvements but is no longer challenging automakers. Engineers are working on an update that will raise the bar for protection in side crashes.
October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 — IIHS rated the pedestrian crash prevention systems of 16 midsize cars. Four luxury and two nonluxury models earn a superior rating.
September 16, 2019September 19, 2019 — The Tesla Model 3 qualifies for a 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK+. It’s the second all-electric vehicle to earn this year’s top award after the Audi e-tron. The Chevrolet Bolt misses the mark because of poor headlights.