Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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…

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Awards Four Kia Models with Highest Safety Rating

2019 Kia Sorento 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,…

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The new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+,… The quality of your vehicle’s headlights is vital to your safety and… Driver-assist tech is designed to help safeguard the journeys of every driver,… Just like the 2021 Buick Encore GX, the Insurance Institute for Highway… The 2022 Chevy Trailblazer has earned the…

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Subaru’s sales numbers may have been impacted by COVID-19, but its February figures are promising… Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts crash tests… The 2017 Kia Optima has just received the IIHS’s annual Top Safety… For the 2017 model year, the popular Hyundai Elantra underwent a drastic… The 2016 Toyota Highlander…

2018 Kia Cadenza, Sedona, Sportage, and Sorento Earn Top Safety Pick Rating from IIHS

Four Kia Models have driven away with Top Safety Pick ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Earning the TSP rating are the 2018 Kia Cadenza, 2018 Sedona, 2018 Sportage, and 2018 Sportage. According to Kia, “To qualify for a TSP rating, a vehicle must earn ‘Good’ ratings in five crashworthiness tests—driver-side small overlap…

IIHS Gives 2020 Cadillac XT6 a Top Safety Pick+ Rating

The 2020 Cadillac XT6 Photo: Cadillac 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 When the 2020…

2014 C-MAX Hybrid Named IIHS Top Safety Pick

2014 C-MAX Hybrid Named IIHS Top Safety Pick The 2014 Ford C-MAX Hybrid has earned the title of Top Safety Pick, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This marks the second consecutive year that the C-Max Hybrid has earned Top Safety Pick honors. “Ford takes the safety of our customers very seriously,”…

2019 Veloster Joins Hyundai's Lineup of IIHS Top Safety Picks

Photo: Hyundai 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…

Honda Boasts Most Top Safety-Rated Vehicles Built in U.S.

Honda boasts most top safety-rated vehicles built in the U.S. Today, Honda announced that it has the most top-safety rated vehicles made in America, even more than American automakers such as Ford and Chevy. Specifically, four of Honda’s American-built 2014 models have earned the distinction of Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway…

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Ford just keeps on making its 2021 F-150 better and better. After… The new and improved 2021 Lincoln Nautilus is bringing home one of… The 2022 Santa Fe SUV recently won the prestigious Top Safety Pick+… Strengthening its family-hauling credentials, the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse is now the proud… The redesigned 2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV recently…

Nissan Sentra Safety Systems Ready for 2021

2021 Nissan Sentra Photo: Nissan The Nissan Sentra drives into 2021 with the most standard safety features in its class, new connectivity tech, and a U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $19,410. Available at dealerships now, the 2021 Nissan Sentra builds upon the award-winning status of the redesigned sedan from 2020. Stay Safe: How to…

IIHS Names the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander a Top Safety Pick+

The 2022 Outlander Photo: Mitsubishi Motors 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 Photo: Mitsubishi Motors In…

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An updated IIHS crash test of seven midsize sedans made all but… All nine of the awarded Honda and Acura models earned the highest possible score… The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS, is the gold standard… Subaru’s sales numbers may have been impacted by COVID-19, but its February figures are promising… Audi’s 2021…

[VIDEO] IIHS Reveals Crash Footage & Safety Rating for 2017 Hyundai Elantra

2017 Hyundai Elantra crash test video results Photo: IIHS via YouTube For the 2017 model year, the popular Hyundai Elantra underwent a drastic redesign, recently earning a International Design Excellence award. But a new exterior look for this compact sedan isn’t the only update it received; improvements have been made inside, too. The Insurance Institute…

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2021 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Receives Top Safety Pick Rating

The 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Night Edition Photo: FCA The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given the 2021 Ram 1500 Crew Cab a 2020 Top Safety Pick rating. The Ram 1500 is the first pickup truck to earn this designation since the IIHS implemented a stricter testing regimen. A Trustworthy Truck: U.S. News names…

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Six Honda Cars Get IIHS Top Safety Pick Ratings

Photo: Honda Six Honda cars have so far earned a Top Safety Pick rating or better from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, establishing them as among the safest cars on the roads today. Three of the six earned the basic TPS rating. These were the Civic hatchback, Civic sedan, and CR-V SUV. Three others…

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was created by the Highway Safety Act of 1970 as an agency of the United States government’s executive branch and their Department of Transportation. Today, the NHTSA is primarily known for authoring and applying Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and conducting crash testing—vehicles that receive the annual NHTSA…

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You’ve started up your car, but something isn’t right — its power… The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS, is the gold standard… ollowing the success of the 2019 and 2020 Subaru Ascent, the automaker has revealed the cost of the 2021 model, as well as some of its new features.… The Chevrolet Blazer…

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan Earns Top Safety Pick+ Safety Rating

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has earned IIHS’s highest possible safety rating of Top Safety Pick+ It looks like the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan is more than just a pretty face. Chrysler’s new minivan recently underwent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash testing, which is considered one of the most stringent in the industry, and…

New Hyundai Tucson Achieves Top Safety Pick+ Status

Photo: Hyundai The redesigned 2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV recently scored a Top Safety Pick+ award — the highest possible rating handed out by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The All-New Tucson: Learn more about this bestselling Hyundai SUV The Tucson joins eight other Hyundai models that have been named either a Top Safety Pick…

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Toyota Invests in Safety City Program for Kids

Second-grader Miles Johnson drives the new EV donated to Safety City by Toyota Toyota knows that safety behind the wheel is one of the most important challenges facing the auto industry today. With the number of distractions on the rise thanks to the popularity of smartphones and other devices, programs like Toyota’s TeenDrive365 have been helping…

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2019 Honda HR-V Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick

Photo: Honda The Honda HR-V has made big forward strides for the 2019 model year, earning Top Safety Pick certification from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety after improving in several areas over the 2018 model. The 2019 HR-V earned the highest possible score of “Good” in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, seat,…

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IIHS Safety Ratings: What Do They Mean?

Many automakers like to tout the Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick ratings that their models receive from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The IIHS tests vehicles annually and rates how well they withstand, mitigate, and avoid crashes. What types of tests does the IIHS perform to arrive at its ratings, and what…

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IIHS Names 2020 Chevy Equinox a Top Safety Pick

2020 Chevrolet Equinox 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…

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Chevrolet’s reliable lineup boasts active safety technology and plenty of smart, safe… The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded both front- and all-wheel… According to a recent report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety…

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3 Cars Nab 2019 Top Safety Pick+ Awards for Mercedes-Benz

2019 Mercedes-Benz at the 2018 Paris Motor Show Photo: Matti Blume under CC BY-SA 4.0 Luxury and safety make for great companions on the roadways. This shows as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced three 2019 Top Safety Pick+ awards for Mercedes-Benz models, including the GLC, GLE-Class, and E-Class 4-door sedan. Learn More: About the…

NHTSA Awards the 2015 Impala a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating

NHTSA Awards the 2015 Impala a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating ©GM Following in the footsteps of its 2014 predecessor, the 2015 Chevy Impala has established itself as a safe and reliable competitor in the full-size sedan market. As a testament, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) just awarded the 2015 Impala a 5-Star Overall…

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NHTSA Gives 2015 Honda Pilot Four-Star Safety Rating

The 2015 Honda Pilot SUV The new 2015 Honda Pilot has been awarded a four-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The rating applies to front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive models of the Honda Pilot. The latest edition of Honda’s crossover SUV scored four stars in the front crash test, five stars in the…

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2017 CX-9 Named IIHS Top Safety Pick+

Mazda’s top of the line SUV, the CX-9, has been raking in the awards since its complete redesign for the 2016 model year. However, one thing it hasn’t gotten is a safety evaluation from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. That is, until now. Following the IIHS’s various crash safety and crash prevention tests, the…

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NHTSA Gives 2017 Buick Envision AWD Five-Star Safety Rating

2017 Buick Envision Photo: © General Motors The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that the 2017 Buick Envision AWD has earned a five-star overall vehicle safety score, placing it at the very top of possible scores next to every Buick model in rated in two consecutive model years.  This comes after, earlier this…

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The new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+,… The 2022 Genesis G70 sport sedan and the 2022 Genesis GV70 compact… The 2022 Santa Fe SUV recently won the prestigious Top Safety Pick+… The 2022 Chevy Trailblazer has earned the highest safety rating of Top… The redesigned 2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV recently…

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2024 Lincoln Nautilus Scores IIHS Top Safety Pick+

Photo: Lincoln The new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+, making it just one of six midsize luxury SUVs to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s top safety honor in its updated crash test. Lincoln’s newest Nautilus earned green lights across the board from IIHS, scoring good ratings in all…

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2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Named a Top Safety Pick+ by IIHS

Photo: Volkswagen 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…

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2016 Chevy Malibu Named a Top Safety Pick+ by IIHS

The redesigned Chevy Malibu has been featured heavily in GM ad campaigns in 2016, which mainly focus on the vehicle’s exterior styling and new technology, but now Chevy has something else to boast about, as the ‘16 Malibu recently earned Top Safety Pick+ honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To qualify for…

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2018 Hyundai Kona Crossover Scores Top IIHS Safety Rating

The 2018 Hyundai Kona makes safety a priority. Because of that commitment, the crossover is now the proud owner of a Top Safety Pick+ honor. That’s the highest rating given out by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. IIHS gave the Kona a superior rating for its available front crash prevention system, which successfully headed…

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2022 Buick Encore GX Earns Top Safety Rating

2021 Buick Encore GX Photo: Buick Just like the 2021 Buick Encore GX, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has rated the 2022 Buick Encore GX a 2021 Top Safety Pick when the SUV is equipped with specific headlights. Car Care: Important seasonal maintenance for your GM vehicle “The Encore GX meets all the criteria…

2015 Honda Fit Earns 5-Star Safety Rating from NHTSA

The 2015 Honda Fit The 2015 Honda Fit has received a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the highest score possible from the government organization. Additionally, the Fit has earned both a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and an NCAP 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the…

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Surprise! Subaru Earns 9 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Awards

Photo: Subaru Some things are so common-sense that actually expending the energy to communicate them can feel like a waste of time. Gravity is pretty consistent down here on earth. We live on a globe, not under a glass dome. Raw tomatoes are a vile aberration against the very concept of pleasant flavors. While I…

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