Actress Saved By Audi In Car Crash

Here at The News Wheel, we talk a lot about the latest and greatest features of cars, from luxurious seats to the interactive infotainment systems. What really matters in a vehicle, though, is its ability to protect you if the worst should happen. If it’s a fender-bender or a catastrophic collision, we all want to…

Driver Crashes BMW into Carousel Horse Sculpture

BMW vehicles are probably the reason horses on carousels always look so spooked Various cities across the country are home to a collection of decorated statues scattered throughout their metropolitan areas. Cincinnati is famous for its Flying Pig statues, while Albuquerque is lined with Painted Pony sculptures. Similarly, the town of Meridian, Mississippi is home…

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University of Michigan Opens Miniature City For Driverless Vehicle Testing

M City was designed to accelerate the growth of autonomous technology Photo: UM News Service via YouTube The University of Michigan’s Mobility Transformation Center estimates that driverless vehicles could save tens of thousands of lives, as well as prevent more than a million injuries suffered each year in car collisions, and that’s just in the…

Ford Police Interceptor Dominates Michigan State, LA County Sheriff's Tests Once Again

Ford has been proving its supremacy as a provider of law enforcement officer vehicles, be it from the perspective of sales or constant innovation geared toward stealth and safety. The automaker has now reaffirmed once more its domination from a performance perspective, topping tests conducted by the Michigan State and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department….

Red Bull Crashes F1 Car during Film Day

Yesterday, Red Bull Racing unveiled the RB14, its 2018 Formula One challenger, before putting Daniel Ricciardo in the car for a few shakedown and promotion laps around the wet Silverstone circuit. The team was limited to 100 km of running, but before they could reach that limit, Ricciardo crashed into the barriers at low speed….

2016 Toyota Prius Gets 5 Stars in Euro NCAP Testing

The 2016 Toyota Prius earned five stars from Euro NCAP Today, Euro NCAP, a vehicle safety watchdog much like the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), awarded the 2016 Toyota Prius its highest safety rating of five stars. This follows a Top Safety Pick+ designation for the…

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2015 Kia Sedona Earns 5-Star NHTSA Safety Rating

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…

Top Safety Pick Plus Archives

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…

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…

2016 Ford Edge Overview

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…

2017 Chevrolet Sonic Overview

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…

2020 Chrysler Voyager Receives a Five-Star Safety Rating

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…

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…

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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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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…

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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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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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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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Top Safety Pick+ Award Given to 2017 Lincoln MKZ

Improvements made in the difficult front overlap crash test earned the MKZ Top Safety Pick+ honors Nearly two months after its platform-mate, the 2017 Ford Fusion, was able to earn Top Safety Pick+ honors from the IIHS, the 2017 Lincoln MKZ followed suit and picked up the same prestigious award for itself. Ultimate Luxury: Discover what…

Ford Bronco Sport Scores IIHS Top Safety Pick+

The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport adds IIHS Top Safety Pick+ to its list of accolades Photo: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Just as easily as the Ford Bronco Sport conquers trails and treacherous terrain, it has conquered IIHS crash testing. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named the all-new Bronco Sport a 2021 IIHS…

IIHS Rates 2022 Chevy Trailblazer a Top Safety Pick+

2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Activ Photo: Chevrolet The 2022 Chevy Trailblazer has earned the highest safety rating of Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety after receiving the highest ratings of “good” in six crash tests. Available Now: 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer The six crashworthiness tests conducted by the agency evaluate how a vehicle’s…

2016 Toyota Highlander Lands Top Safety Pick+ Designation

The 2016 Toyota Highlander scored a Top Safety Pick+ designation from IIHS after performing spectacularly in the small overlap front crash test The 2016 Toyota Highlander joins just two other mid-size SUVs on the market in earning the coveted Top Safety Pick+ designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The only two other…

IIHS Demands Passenger Side Safety Should Take Priority After Recent Study

The IIHS passenger safety study has resulted in the safety organization calling for better passenger safety The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is known for being one tough safety organization. Its litany of crash tests has made it one of the most influential crashworthiness ratings programs in the automotive industry. And, after adding a…

US News Names 2021 GMC Acadia One of the Safest Midsize SUVs

The 2021 Acadia Elevation Photo: GMC U.S. News & World Report has compiled a list of the Safest Midsize SUVs in 2021, based primarily on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ratings. The 2021 GMC Acadia performed well in crash tests, earning praise from the publication, and the 2021…

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NHTSA Gives 5-Star Overall Safety Ratings to Trio of 2020 Buick SUVs

The Buick Encore Photo: Buick Three of Buick’s 2020 SUV models have received 5-Star Overall Safety Ratings from the NHTSA, extending the brand’s reputation for trustworthy performance and protection. NHTSA’s Overall Safety Rating combines scores from crash testing in three categories: The Frontal Crash rating combines scores from front driver-side and front passenger-side tests, which…

NHTSA Gives 2015 Chevy Traverse a Five-Star Safety Rating

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently awarded the 2015 Chevy Traverse a five-star safety rating, the highest rating a vehicle can receive from the government administration. NHTSA Gives 2015 Chevy Traverse a Five-Star Safety Rating ©GM Specifically, the all-new Traverse received five stars in both front and side crash tests and picked up…

2016 Honda Pilot Awarded IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating

The 2016 Pilot undergoes the small overlap frontal crash test The redesigned 2016 Honda Pilot has received a 2015 Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, meaning the Japanese automaker is halfway towards achieving its goal of building the first three-row mainstream SUV with the highest possible rating from both the…

Hyundai Palisade Secures NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating

Photo: Hyundai 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…

Honda, Ohio State Celebrate Opening of SIMCenter in Columbus

A computer aided engineering simulation of cooling airflow to a brake system At the new Simulation Innovation and Modeling Center in Columbus, Ohio, vehicle testing can happen virtually, with the click of a button. Though the union representing crash test dummies may malign the SIMCenter, computer-aided simulation has the potential to improve manufacturing processes and…

2016 Audi A6 Earns Top Safety Pick+

The 2016 Audi A6 has just proven that it’s as safe as it is luxurious with a Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the highest rating available. With refreshed looks for 2016, the A6 scored the highest possible score in the small overlap crash test, which has been added rather recently…

All 2018-19 Honda Models Claim 5-Star Safety Rating

As the year comes to a close, Honda has something big to celebrate: every 2018-2019 model tested this year has earned the highest-possible five-star score for overall vehicle safety in crash testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, making the Honda lineup one of the safest in the industry. Of the 12 tested models,…

IIHS Gives Audi A3, S3 Top Safety Scores

2015 Audi A3 – IIHS Top Safety Pick+ The results are in, and the Audi A3 and S3 passed their crash tests with flying colors, each earning a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The A3 went the extra mile, earning a Top Safety Pick+ rating, the highest a car can…

New 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Earns Highest NHTSA Safety Rating

The 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded the new 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek with the organization’s highest safety rating. Both the gas and hybrid versions of the crossover SUV earned a 5-Star Safety Rating from the Federal government, after passing recently conducted crash tests with flying colors. The…

NHTSA Awards 2014 Hyundai Veloster Top Safety Rating

The 2014 Hyundai Veloster, pictured, earned the top safety rating from NHTSA. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently awarded the 2014 Hyundai Veloster its overall five-star crash test rating, which is the highest rating that the government administration doles out. The 2014 Hyundai Veloster top safety rating signals its success across several tests…