The 2015 Kia Sedona Kia Motors America announced today that the new 2015 Kia Sedona minivan has been awarded a 5-star overall safety rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Sedona scored a perfect 5-star rating on the front-impact, side-impact, and pole crash tests. “NHTSA’s recent 5-star rating of the 2015 Sedona…
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…
Photo: Volvo If there’s anything we can take away from the existence of “Mythbusters,” it’s that wanton destruction and mechanical carnage can be both fun and informative. Such is the case with Volvo’s newest crash test, in which it dropped vehicles from a crane 30 meters — or just shy of 100 feet — in…
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…
The 2016 Ford Edge is a mid-size crossover that offers three engine choices and earned impressive crash test safety ratings from the federal government. Coming with the choice of front-wheel and all-wheel drive, the 2016 Edge carries a starting MSRP of $28,700. Key competitors in the mid-size crossover segment include the Nissan Murano, Jeep Grand…
Ch-ch-ch-ch-chaaanges are in store for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic. This year, the popular and cost-effective small car has undergone a lot of changes compared to last year’s model. With a new, more modern style, a generous number of standard features, and excellent crash test ratings, this car is better than ever—and definitely ready to lead…
The 2022 Blazer is one of five Chevy models with an NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating Photo: Chevrolet 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…
The New 2020 Chrysler Voyager Photo: FCA The all-new 2020 Chrysler Voyager has received a five-star overall safety rating. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the minivan the highest possible rating for its safety features and great performance in crash tests. A Stand-Out Sedan: Comparing the Chrysler 300 to the Ford Fusion When evaluating…
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…
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…
The Chevy Bolt after its Small Overlap Crash Test A lot has already been said about the incredible efficiency of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt. With an impressive 238-mile range, the Bolt’s powertrain is able to get you to where you need to go for less. But what of the Chevy Bolt’s safety? Well, the Insurance…
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…
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…
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…
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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