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Surprise, Surprise, Car Emergency Brake Systems Still Don't See Bikes Well

As motorcyclists, one thing I think we can all agree on is that we like the feeling of engaging with our vehicles. There's a level of involvement in riding that you just don't get in the average car. It's different with enthusiast cars, of course, as those usually offer a…

How Rivian Beat Everyone to Better Headlights

How Rivian Beat Everyone to Better Headlights

For well over a decade, drivers around the world have enjoyed better headlights. Adaptive Drive Beam (ADB) moves beyond the old-school binary of high and low beams, taking advantage of modern lighting technology that allows parts of a headlight’s beam to dim for oncoming drivers, reducing glare. In America, the…

Only Two of America's 10 Best-Selling Vehicles Earn IIHS Safety Award

Only Two of America's 10 Best-Selling Vehicles Earn IIHS Safety Award

Tougher test standards mean fewer cars are earning the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick Awards this year. The IIHS updated its moderate overlap front crash test by adding a dummy in the rear seat behind the driver, which represents a small woman or child, to collect injury…

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Most Auto-Braking Systems Actually Work Now, Says IIHS

A few years ago, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) discovered that its automatic emergency braking (AEB) test wasn’t really simulating real-world crashes. It had been testing the systems at relatively low speeds, far below the speeds where most rear-end crashes actually occurred. The IIHS decided to raise the…

IIHS: Bigger Cars Won't Keep You Safer in a Crash

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crunched the numbers. It turns out bigger, heavier vehicles don't always keep you safer in a crash. They can, however, make you more deadly to other drivers on the road. It all depends on whether a vehicle is heavier or lighter than the…

High-Visibility Clothes Are 'Invisible' to Autobrake Systems, Says IIHS

Modern cars have all kinds of safety tech, but new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reminds us it's not foolproof. Taking a closer look at the performance of automatic emergency braking systems at night, a surprising anomaly surfaced. It seems some systems can't detect pedestrians wearing…

The 2025 Rivian R1S Is The Safest Large SUV Tested By The IIHS This Year

The updated Rivian R1S is now the safest large SUV on American roads, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). During the latest crash testing session, the 2025 R1S got a Top Safety Pick+ rating, the highest possible for a production vehicle that goes through the IIHS testing…

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Big Surprise: Taller Vehicles Are More Dangerous for Pedestrians, Study Says

Big Surprise: Taller Vehicles Are More Dangerous for Pedestrians, Study Says

A study released Tuesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that taller vehicles are more likely to seriously injure pedestrians in an impact.

Advocates urge Biden to curb speeding crisis with Intelligent Speed Assistance in government vehicles

Advocates urge Biden to curb speeding crisis with Intelligent Speed Assistance in government vehicles

Organizations America Walks and Families for Safe Streets in addition to five dozen other U.S. organizations are asking the Biden Administration to install Intelligent Speed Assistance on the U.S.’s federal fleet of vehicles.

Another study points to correlation between helmet use on motorcycles and odds of survival

Another study points to correlation between helmet use on motorcycles and odds of survival

A new study compiling decades of fatal motorcycle crashes is being released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which is pushing for stricter state road safety laws

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Yikes: Chevy Trax Puts Up Poor Result in IIHS Crash Testing

Yikes: Chevy Trax Puts Up Poor Result in IIHS Crash Testing

The Buick Envista that rides on the same platform earned nearly identical scores.

IIHS: Drivers 'More Likely To Multitask' When Using Advanced Driving Assists

IIHS: Drivers 'More Likely To Multitask' When Using Advanced Driving Assists

The organization says more stringent safeguards are needed to prevent misuse of these partially automated systems.

'Partial' Driving Automation Means 'Exceedingly High' Distraction: Study

'Partial' Driving Automation Means 'Exceedingly High' Distraction: Study

Today on Critical Materials: study shows partial autonomy linked to distraction, payment processor and charger reliability, and CATL's new million-mile battery.

The Rivian R1T Is Safest Truck The IIHS Has Ever Tested

The Rivian R1T Is Safest Truck The IIHS Has Ever Tested

But it's also the first electric truck to receive an IIHS rating, so we'll see if can hold onto its title.

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Self-Driving Cars Aren’t Making Roads Safer. But These Systems Are

Automakers are investing heavily in self-driving tech. But much of the data proving that AVs are safer isn't public yet.

Chevrolet Equinox EV Vs. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Compared: Range, Price, Charging

Hyundai and GM's entry-level electric SUVs, the Ioniq 5 and Chevrolet Equinox EV, offer generous tech features, a long driving range and excellent safety features.

IIHS: Every Car Should Have Rear Automatic Emergency Braking

Seven small SUVs performed well in the institute’s recent rear crash prevention evaluation.

Some Gigantic SUVs Aren't as Safe as You Think, Says IIHS Crash Tests

The safety cage intruded into the passenger cabin down low during small overlap crashes.

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Edmunds: The best used vehicles for young drivers under $20,000

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Is My Favorite EV

It's got class-leading range, industry-leading charging performance, excellent driving dynamics and a hell of a price. I'd buy one over any other EV sedan.

Automatic Emergency Braking Tech Still Can't Really Detect Motorcycles

As crash prevention technology improved safety for SUVs and cars, it became potentially more dangerous for motorcyclists. Thankfully the IIHS is updating front crash prevention tests.

The Rivian R1T Is The Only Pickup Truck With A Top Safety Pick+ Rating From IIHS

There isn’t any other pickup truck, electric or otherwise, to get the highly-coveted badge safety badge.

Cars Kill Pedestrians at an Alarming Rate. We Must Fix It

With 7,500 pedestrian fatalities in America every year, we must consider the safety of people outside our cars.

Most Automakers Get Poor IIHS Rating for Driver Monitoring Systems

A total of 14 systems were evaluated, and only three earned a marginal or acceptable rating.

Insurance Study Finds Flaws In Partially Automated Driving Systems

Insurance industry study by IIHS reveals shortcomings in most partially automated driving systems, emphasizing the need for enhanced driver monitoring and ...

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