Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Names 2019 Chrysler Pacifica a Top Pick
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 […]
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Awards Four Kia Models with Highest Safety Rating
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 […]
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
History and Information on the life saving organization.
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 […]
IIHS Rates 2020 Jeep Renegade as a Top Safety Pick for 2019
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 […]
Ford Kuga Earns 5-Star Safety Rating in Euro NCAP
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? […]
2020 Ford Escape Scores IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK
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 […]
IIHS Names 2020 Chevy Equinox a Top Safety Pick
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 […]
2020 Lincoln Corsair Scores IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK
The all-new 2020 Lincoln Corsair is the latest vehicle from the Lincoln Motor Company to earn top safety marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Corsair was named a 2019 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK thanks in no small part to its “Superior” score in the front crash prevention test, made possible by Pre-Collision […]
2019 Ford Edge Picks Up IIHS Top Safety Pick
The all-new 2019 Ford Edge has a lot going for it: style, spaciousness, and impressive power with the first-ever Edge ST. The Edge is also one of the first Ford vehicles to receive standard Ford Co-Pilot360 technology, and that helped the midsize SUV earn the 2019 Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway […]
2019 Hyundai Nexo Scores IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating
The 2019 Hyundai Nexo SUV recently became the first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle to undergo testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Nexo aced that test by winning a Top Safety Pick+ rating — the highest one available. To achieve this rating, the Nexo snagged “good” ratings in six key crash tests: driver-side […]
2019 Honda Passport Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Rating
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has awarded the new 2019 Honda Passport its Top Safety Pick rating, one of the most coveted honors in the automotive industry. The Passport earned the highest possible score of “Good” in all but one of the IIHS’s crashworthiness evaluations, including the driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, […]
New Hyundai Palisade Wins IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating
The 2020 Palisade recently joined a long list of Hyundai vehicles that have been honored with a Top Safety Pick+ designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Top Safety Pick+ is the most prestigious rating the IIHS hands out, and winning it isn’t easy. To qualify, the Palisade had to earn “good” ratings on […]
Ram 1500 Rates as a 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+
Over the years, Ram trucks have broken a lot of industry standards, revolutionizing the way trucks are built, perform and work, and it’s latest award will impress all drivers — not just truck fans. As the first full-size pickup to earn a Top Safety Pick+ Rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Ram […]
IIHS Bestows Top Safety Pick Rating on 2019 Jeep Cherokee
The most capable SUV in its class — the Jeep Cherokee — can now add safety star to its long list of attributes. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has awarded the 2019 Jeep Cherokee with a Top Safety Pick Rating when the capable, fun-to-drive, smooth-performing midsize SUV features LED projector headlamps with optional automatic […]
Safety All Around: The 2020 Telluride Gives Kia its 12th IIHS Rating for 2019
Step aside, Subaru. It was recently announced that Kia has the most vehicles with Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick Plus ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Each year, the IIHS assesses vehicles across all brands and bases its ratings on crashworthiness as well as crash avoidance and mitigation. In those two […]
Supremely Safe: The 2020 Kia Soul Earns Top Safety Pick Plus Rating from IIHS
It should come as no surprise that the newly designed 2020 Kia Soul already has an award to put on its shelf. The 2019 iteration of the quirky Kia vehicle was named the “Best Compact Car for the Money” by U.S. News & World Report, and it received the Top Safety Pick rating from the […]
2019 Veloster Joins Hyundai’s Lineup of IIHS Top Safety Picks
The 2019 Veloster hatchback recently became the 11th Hyundai vehicle to win recognition for its crash prevention and mitigation features from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. After a rigorous series of crash tests, the Veloster received a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS. The organization highlighted the Veloster’s standard and available front crash […]
Mazda6 Earns Top Safety Pick Designation
The 2019 Mazda6 just earned the Top Safety Pick Designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In a series of six crashworthiness evaluations, this sporty midsize car proved that it had more than good looks and exciting driving dynamics. Maintenance Matters: The 30/60/90K mile maintenance schedule What it takes to be a Top Safety […]
