Safety is a top priority for most car buyers. The IIHS recently released their list of Top Safety Pick+ winners and a record number of vehicles made the cut. If you are shopping for a new sedan or hatchback, these are the safest models in 2022.
After analyzing real-world crashes, the IIHS found that pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking can reduce crash and injury rates, but don't operate well at night or at high speeds. However, the organization is also working on new ways to test these systems--and some cars are already doing well.
Drivers are concerned about car safety, especially when shopping for a family-friendly vehicle. There are more safety features on vehicles than ever before. When purchasing a new or used vehicle, buyers compare crash test ratings and safety features. Which is more important for protecting your family while on the road?
Starting this year, the IIHS won't just be issuing warnings about so-called 'self-driving cars.' It's now going to score partially-autonomous technology the same way it rates other car safety features. And in doing so, it hopes to make these systems more foolproof in the real world.
It's no surprise the IIHS recommends the Volvo XC60 on a list of safe vehicles for teens. But only one XC60 model year makes on the list, and it's the only luxury car in its segment to appear in the roundup.
The cost of the 2021 Genesis G80 is just one of the many things to like about this luxury sedan. It’s also super safe and well-equipped, for under $50,000.
Do Jeep Wranglers tip over more frequently than other SUVs? The Wrangler is the Jeep most likely to tip, and it demonstrates this in its IIHS crash test.
Is the 2021 Mazda CX-5 a good SUV? It’s a Consumer Reports recommended SUV with great safety ratings. And driving the CX-5 is enjoyable. What’s not to like?
The Renault Duster and Suzuki Swift both received zero-star safety ratings from the Latin NCAP. One car even scored a 0% in an entire category. These cars were made in India, Japan, Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety studied cycling patterns during the pandemic and found that off-road bicycle trails make cyclists safer overall.
Watch this Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash test demonstration video between a 1959 Bel Air and a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. Automakers have come a long way since then.
If you have a family or just need or want a lot of space and you like to take to the open road, you’ll want to buy one of these best SUVs for road trips.