News releases
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April 25, 2024
May 2, 2024 — The 2024 Ioniq 5 earns a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, while the 2024 Santa Fe and Sonata each qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK.
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April 19, 2024
Apr 25, 2024 — Only one of the first 10 small SUVs evaluated earns a good rating in the new, higher-speed front crash prevention evaluation, which evaluates performance with a motorcycle and semitrailer as well as a passenger car.
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April 17, 2024
Apr 23, 2024 — The 2024 G80 and G90 qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards.
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March 27, 2024
Apr 2, 2024 — A good rating in the updated moderate overlap front test boosts the electric pickup to TOP SAFETY PICK+ status.
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March 7, 2024
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.
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February 20, 2024
Feb 27, 2024 — The new requirements challenge automakers to offer better protection for back seat passengers and improve their pedestrian crash avoidance systems.
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December 13, 2023
Dec 20, 2023 — The minivan qualifies for a TOP SAFETY PICK award with an acceptable rating in the updated side crash test.
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December 12, 2023
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.
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December 5, 2023
Dec 12, 2023 — The award applies to vehicles built after March 2023, when Nissan made adjustments to the headlights.
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November 17, 2023
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.
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October 30, 2023
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.
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October 23, 2023
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.
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October 23, 2023
Oct 26, 2023 — The two wagons were redesigned for the 2024 model year with better side protection and standard good-rated headlights.
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September 26, 2023
Oct 10, 2023 — The large sedan earns a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award with all standard equipment.
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September 26, 2023
Oct 3, 2023 — The 2023-24 Volvo XC60 and plug-in hybrid XC60 Recharge qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK awards.
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September 7, 2023
Sep 19, 2023 — None of the four minivans tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety earns an acceptable or good rating in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, which now emphasizes back seat safety.
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September 5, 2023
Sep 14, 2023 — The 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Lexus RZ earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards.
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September 5, 2023
Sep 12, 2023 — The 2024 Mazda CX-90 and CX-90 PHEV, both midsize SUVs, earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards.
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August 28, 2023
August 31, 2023 — The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Charger HEMI top HLDI’s list of the most-stolen vehicles for model years 2020-22. Four Kia vehicles make the top 20, thanks to a viral trend.
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August 15, 2023
August 22, 2023 — The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L both earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards.
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August 8, 2023
Aug 16, 2023 — Out of seven midsize cars tested, the Accord is the only vehicle to earn a good rating in the new, tougher moderate overlap front crash test, which emphasizes rear-seat safety.
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July 10, 2023
Jul 13, 2023 — The latest driver death rates show the dangers of muscle cars in addition to the minicars and small cars that usually dominate the list.
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June 20, 2023
Jun 28, 2023 — None of the five small crew cab pickups IIHS tested earns a good rating in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, which now includes a second dummy positioned in the rear seat behind the driver.
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June 16, 2023
Jun 22, 2023 — Redesigned for the 2023 model year, the small SUV now boasts a front crash prevention system that earns superior ratings in both the daytime and nighttime vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations.
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May 18, 2023
May 23, 2023 — Amid stubbornly high prices, IIHS and Consumer Reports have found some safe and reliable choices that won’t break the bank.