IIHS Introduces New Criteria for 2018 Top Safety Pick Award

Earlier this year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced a new passenger-side crash test that is now part of its criteria for a Top Safety Pick award.

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New Safety Feature Will Stop Drivers From Getting Decapitated By Semi Trucks

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is touting the benefits of side underride guards for semi-trailers.

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2017 Subaru Impreza Earns Highest Marks in IIHS Crash Tests

The 2017 Subaru Impreza has earned a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

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Audi A3's Upgraded Headlights Help It Earn IIHS Top Safety Honors

The Audi A3 can finally say it’s a Top Safety Pick+.

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A New Study Says Passengers Might Not Be as Safe as Drivers in a Crash

A new study has been conducted to see how passengers fare in the event of a collision and the results are not reassuring.

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What's the Safest Truck? Most Pickups Perform Poorly in Small Overlap Crash Tests

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has evaluated the current crop of half-ton pickup trucks and only three out of seven managed at least an acceptable rating in the tough small overlap front crash test. 

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External Airbags Could Be Heading to Future Cars

In the future, cars could come equipped with external airbags to help enhance safety.

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The Safest Luxury Cars You Can Buy in 2016

Luxury cars aren’t always the cars that will keep you the safest on the road.

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NHTSA Makes Five-Star Crash Ratings Tougher to Earn

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is updating its 5-Star Safety Ratings system.

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2015 Ford F-150 Aluminum Repairs Cost More: Report

A report by the insurance institute of highway safety (IIHS) has found that the repairs to the aluminum bodied 2015 Ford F-150 are more expensive and take longer than repairs to the last generation model.

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2015 Ford F-150s Crash Ratings Vary By Model: Report

There are discrepancies between Ford F-150 models and their crash test results.

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Honda Spot Welds 'An Exclusive Technology'

It’s no secret that Honda builds some of the safest vehicles on the road today. Their products consistently perform well in both NHTSA and IIHS crash tests.

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What Are IIHS Ratings?

Sometimes safety takes a back seat to horsepower, vehicle design and luxury amenities but when you’re in a crash it’s really the only thing that matters.

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Big Fat Dummies Could Enhance Crash Safety

Crash tests will include dummies in the future that are designed to simulate the effects of a collision on obese people.

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10 Reasons to Buy a Crossover Instead of a Sedan

Crossovers have come to dominate the market. In a lot of ways they’re like an invasive, non-native species. Over the years they’ve silently displaced traditional cars, becoming the go-to vehicle for many families. But are they really tantamount to Asian carp, zebra mussels or nutria?

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