Subaru Earns 2024 IIHS Awards With Tougher Criteria
Subaru is no stranger to the IIHS or the NHTSA. The automaker is known for being one of the safest in the industry. It should therefore come as no surprise that four Subaru models earned some of the highest praise from the IIHS with its tougher criteria. For 2024, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety […]
2023 Kia Sportage and Sportage Hybrid Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards
The redesigned Kia Sportage and the all-new Kia Sportage Hybrid have been quite successful this year. In fact, the Sportage saw a nearly 60% year-over-year sales increase in August — helping contribute to Kia’s best-ever sales in that month. The latest achievement for these models comes from the IIHS, which awarded both with a Top […]
2022 Jeep Compass Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
Jeep has its first 2022 IIHS Top Safety Pick with the new Compass. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced that the Compass qualifies for the award when equipped with select LED headlights. Shopping for a New Vehicle? Consider the differences between leasing and buying In order to earn the IIHS Top Safety Pick for 2022, […]
Ford Scores Seven 2022 IIHS Top Safety Pick, TSP+
Last month, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety began rolling out the names of vehicles that earned its top safety honors. Ford counts seven vehicles among the list of 2022 IIHS Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ award-winners, including heavy hitters like the Explorer and Bronco Sport. More on the Bronco Sport: Ford serves […]
Good IIHS Rated Headlights Result in Fewer Crashes
The quality of your vehicle’s headlights is vital to your safety and the safety of other drivers. If your headlights are dim, you won’t be able to see or be seen as well as you should, especially at night when driving is even more dangerous. That’s why the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has developed […]
Entire 2022 Genesis Lineup Wins IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Awards
The 2022 Genesis G70 sport sedan and the 2022 Genesis GV70 compact SUV have been named Top Safety Pick+ vehicles by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. With these two awards, every model in the Genesis lineup is now a Top Safety Pick+ winner — the third year in a row that the premium brand […]
2021 Ford F-150 Tows in IIHS Top Safety Pick
Ford just keeps on making its 2021 F-150 better and better. After launch, Ford dropped several new class-exclusive upgrades as well as the much-anticipated Raptor, improving an already stout truck. And now, thanks to improved headlights, the 2021 Ford F-150 has earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick. More from Ford: Reserve your all-new 2022 F-150 […]
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Named a Top Safety Pick+ by IIHS
It should come as no surprise that the incredibly smart 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 comes with a long list of advanced safety features. As a result, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named the ID.4 a Top Safety Pick Plus — the best designation from the organization. Flush With Cash: See how buying an EV […]
IIHS Study Says Teens Benefit From Driver-Assist Tech
Driver-assist tech is designed to help safeguard the journeys of every driver, but it is especially helpful for young drivers. A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety determined that three-quarters of fatal crashes involving teen drivers can be prevented or lessened with specific safety systems. Learn More: Best safety technology for teen […]
New Lincoln Nautilus Scores 2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
The new and improved 2021 Lincoln Nautilus is bringing home one of the top honors for safety. The latest Lincoln Nautilus earned the 2021 Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Future of Lincoln Looks Bright: First Lincoln EV will debut during brand’s centennial in 2022 Revised headlights earn Nautilus 2021 […]
IIHS Names the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander a Top Safety Pick+
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently put the all-new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander through crash testing and awarded it with the Top Safety Pick+ designation. This is the highest safety rating possible. Check Out How the Outlander Has Improved: An overview of the 2022 model How did the Outlander earn this award? In order to […]
Hyundai Santa Fe Scores IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award
The 2022 Santa Fe SUV recently won the prestigious Top Safety Pick+ honor, adding another IIHS award to Hyundai’s already-extensive collection. Shopping for a Hyundai SUV? Here’s what you need to know Top Safety Pick+ is the highest rating a vehicle can get from the IIHS. The Santa Fe is the fourth Hyundai vehicle to […]
IIHS Rates 2022 Chevy Trailblazer a Top Safety Pick+
The 2022 Chevy Trailblazer has earned the highest safety rating of Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety after receiving the highest ratings of “good” in six crash tests. Available Now: 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer The six crashworthiness tests conducted by the agency evaluate how a vehicle’s components would perform in a crash. […]
2022 Kia Carnival MPV Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
It was only six months ago that the all-new Kia Carnival MPV was introduced to the U.S. as a replacement for the Sedona minivan. Shedding the “minivan” moniker, the Carnival has been touted as a “Multi-Purpose Vehicle” that transcends the ordinary. Now, the new Kia model has received its first official award: a Top Safety […]
IIHS Reports Roundabouts Reduce Crashes in Indiana City
Double-teardrop roundabouts in Carmel, Indiana, have not only helped the city earn the nickname “Roundabout City,” but have also significantly contributed to traffic safety. According to a report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the unique roundabouts have reduced injury crashes by 84 percent. It also revealed that all crashes have been decreased by […]
2021 Chevrolet Traverse Snags IIHS Top Safety Pick Rating
Strengthening its family-hauling credentials, the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse is now the proud owner of a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS. Three-Row Champ: Get the details on the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse SUV This midsize three-row SUV achieves its Top Safety Pick status when equipped with the LED headlights included on its top two trims. […]
2022 Kia Stinger Receives Top Safety Pick+ Award From IIHS
Since its debut, the Kia Stinger has impressed many with its stylish looks and mighty performance at a reasonable price. But the sport sedan has also been consistently safe over the years. Continuing this trend is the refreshed 2022 Stinger, which was recently given the coveted Top Safety Pick Plus award from the IIHS. New […]
NHTSA and IIHS Will Never Crash-Test Certain Cars
Almost a half-million cars purchased every year have not received crash-test ratings, and many of them never will. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety won’t rate certain sports cars, large vans, and luxury models due to budget restraints. A Dependable Model: NHTSA gives Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross five stars How […]