With more than 100 standard and available safety features, including the “superior”-rated Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Warning-Plus driver-assist technologies, the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica continues the model’s trend of earning high marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The 2019 model is officially an IIHS Top Safety Pick. Check Out: 2018 Chrysler Pacifica […]
Four Kia models have earned highest safety distinctions from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Singled out as the organization’s Top Safety Pick Plus worthy vehicles are the 2019 Kia Sorento, 2018 Kia Forte sedan, 2018 Soul, and 2018 Optima. “This is a significant and fantastic achievement for Kia,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president, product […]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit organization that was established in 1959 in Arlington, Virginia, by three major insurance agencies. Over fifty-plus years, the IIHS has evolved to become one of the nation’s leading nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the automotive industry and is increasingly committed to significantly decreasing […]
Continuing its remarkable winning streak, the 2021 Subaru Ascent scored the IIHS’ top honor: A Top Safety Pick+ distinction.
With countless factors to consider, making a car safe isn’t easy. Automakers work hard to make the bodywork crumple in specific ways, to make the cabin as structurally strong as possible without compromising the rest of the car, and have lately equipped their models with increasingly complex suites of assistive features that can intervene on […]
Toyota announced it will make its Total Human Model for Safety software freely available starting January 2021. The automaker hopes this will help improve vehicle safety as well as help improve the software itself. When it was first launched in 2000, THUMS was the world’s first software to simulate a virtual human body and analyze […]
Lengthening its already impressive list of honors, the 2020 Hyundai Palisade now owns a 5-Star Safety Rating from the NHTSA. In both its FWD and AWD configurations, the Palisade received the federal agency’s highest overall safety score, along with the highest score in both frontal and side crash testing. The Palisade has also been recognized […]
Mazda has more Top Safety Pick+ vehicles than any other automaker. And with the 2020 Mazda CX-9 being the most recent model to earn the award, this trend shows no sign of stopping. Here’s a look at what the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety loves about this sporty three-row crossover. Outpacing the Competition: See why […]
Mazda’s latest sporty crossover, the Mazda CX-30, recently earned a nod from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In its first year on the market, the CX-30 as already made a name for itself as a Top Safety Pick. Safety First: The Mazda6 is also an IIHS Top Safety Pick Earning high marks for safety […]
Based on awards handed out by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2020 Hyundai lineup is tied for the nation’s safest. Nine Hyundai models have been named Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick, a number equaled by only one other auto brand. “Our SmartSense safety features and advanced vehicle platforms offer something that […]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has granted five Honda models its Top Safety Pick rating and one its Top Safety Pick+ rating, showing that 2019 safety ratings are a good indicator of what to expect for 2020 models. The five models to earn the TSP designation were the 2020 Honda Accord, CR-V, and the […]
On the heels of three award wins at the Chicago Auto Show, Kia has been praised yet again, this time by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Six vehicles from the Kia lineup were given the 2020 Top Safety Pick rating. When equipped with front crash prevention and specific headlights, the Forte, Sorento, Soul, Sportage, […]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently presented the 2020 Cadillac XT6 with the much sought-after Top Safety Pick+ rating. The designation recognizes the midsize SUV’s ability to provide drivers with peace of mind on the road. Saving on Fuel: How to drive more efficiently The efforts Cadillac took to earn the rating When […]
Dead deer, run-over raccoons, and squashed skunks are an unfortunate reality on America’s highways. But some waste managers have found a way to give these crushed critters a new lease on life. Some states, including New York, Virginia, and Maryland, have programs that collect roadkill and re-purpose it as compost. Roadkill contains a high amount […]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has awarded the 2020 Jeep Renegade with a rating of Top Safety Pick for 2019, when the model is equipped with specific headlights (LED projector headlamps with optional automatic high-beam control), optional front crash prevention (Automatic Emergency Braking tech — Forward Collision Warning-Plus), and a manufacturer’s build-date after September […]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently announced that the 2020 Ford Escape has earned its 2019 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK, and now the European New Car Assessment Program backs up the safety of the new SUV by bestowing its 5-star safety rating on the Kuga. Want to Learn More About the 2020 Ford Escape? […]
The all-new 2020 Ford Escape earned the coveted TOP SAFETY PICK award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, scoring high marks for crashworthiness as well as collision mitigation. More Convenience for Customers: Ford vehicles compatible with Key by Amazon in-vehicle delivery The redesigned Escape earned scores of “Good” in all six phases of IIHS crash […]
For any adventure the Chevy Equinox delivers a dependable performance, advanced connectivity tech to help keep you and your passengers entertained, and a well-appointed cabin that makes the journey comfy. When equipped with specific headlights, the 2020 Chevy Equinox also earns bragging rights as a 2019 Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway […]
