Driving During April 8 Total Solar Eclipse? Follow These Safety Tips
On the afternoon of April 8, the moon will pass between the Earth and sun, creating a total solar eclipse across a narrow swath of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This occurrence is expected to draw vast crowds of spectators to the eclipse’s approximately 115-mile-wide “path of totality,” which will curve from Texas to […]
Honda Accord Tops All Midsize Sedans in New Rear Seat Safety Test
An updated IIHS crash test of seven midsize sedans made all but the 2023 Honda Accord look quite poor. It was the only one of the bunch to get the top rating in all rear seat safety tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety updated its moderate overlap crash test last year in response to […]
Chevy’s 2023 Lineup Wins 7 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Seven of Chevrolet’s 2023 models can take their place among the safest vehicles on the road today. These vehicles have all attained the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 5-Star Overall Safety Rating — awarded only after an extensive series of crash tests. Coming Soon: Meet the first-ever Chevrolet Silverado EV Chevrolet’s NHTSA 5-Star standard-bearers for […]
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, […]
Road Safety for Toddlers and Preschoolers
It’s never too early to begin coaching your toddlers and preschoolers on how to stay safe near streets and parking lots. Here are some road safety basics to teach the little one in your life. Keep the Whole Family Safer: Discover the advantages of OnStar technology Coach them to keep a safe distance Teaching kids […]
5 Chevy Vehicles Score NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for 2022
Each year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration puts dozens of vehicles through a rigorous series of crash tests. The models that hold up the best are awarded with the NHTSA’s coveted 5-Star Overall Safety Rating. For 2022, five Chevrolet vehicles — including some of the brand’s most popular models — were awarded with this […]
Get to Know the GMC Pro Safety Package
For the 2022 model year, GMC has been busy introducing the Pro Safety package as a standard feature across much of its lineup. This package bundles together six — and sometimes more — important driver-assist technologies to help prevent and mitigate crashes and improve awareness behind the wheel. Coming Soon: Get the details on the […]
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 […]
The Chevy Safety Assist Package Includes These 6 High-Tech Features
Not long ago, advanced safety systems were primarily offered only as deluxe options on higher vehicle trim levels. Now, though, more and more automakers are providing these technologies as standard features. As part of this trend, Chevrolet is rolling out the Chevy Safety Assist package across its lineup. Shopping for a New Vehicle? Explore Chevrolet’s […]
Honda Snatches Nine 2022 Top Safety Pick Awards
All nine of the awarded Honda and Acura models earned the highest possible score
What Are Ohio Safety Corridors and Are They Effective?
If you regularly drive in or through Ohio, you’ve probably noticed a gradual increase in the state’s safety corridors. Here’s a brief look at what Ohio safety corridors do, who establishes them, and whether or not they really make roads less dangerous. Safer Driving Habits: Learn more about Chevy OnStar and Connected Services What is […]
NHTSA Releases Goals for 2021 Pedestrian Safety Month
Move over fall and Halloween, there is another reason why the month of October is important. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, October has the special distinction of being National Pedestrian Safety Month. Safe Ride: Chevy Equinox ranks among safest small SUVs The NHTSA says its goal for October and the campaign around […]
2022 GMC Yukon Gains Buckle to Drive Safety Feature
The GMC Yukon already offers Teen Driver technology to encourage young drivers to stay safe on the road. Now, for the 2022 model year, GMC is improving the Yukon’s Teen Driver system by adding the Buckle to Drive feature. Learn More About the Yukon: Features of the 2021 model What is Buckle to Drive? The […]
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 […]
Nissan Creates Safety Advancement Lab
The Nissan Technical Center North America (NTCNA) in Michigan has a new addition. The automaker revealed the Safety Advancement Lab. Designed to test vehicle safety, the new lab cost the automaker approximately $40 million, bringing the investment into the engineering center to more than $310 million. Award Winner: Nissan Leaf named one of the Best […]
4 Tips for Winter Child Car Seat Safety
A properly installed car seat can help keep your child safer on the road. But in the colder months, there are a few easy mistakes you might make to decrease the effectiveness of the car seat in a collision. Here are some tips to help keep your child warm in the winter without compromising their […]