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The Latest Breaking News from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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…

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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…

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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…

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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

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.

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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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The safest used cars for teens & families: Consumer Reports

For teen drivers and families, safety is paramount when choosing a used vehicle that fits your budget. These are the top picks from Consumer Reports, IIHS, and Car & Driver.

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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.

InsideEVs

Volkswagen Group Reaffirms Internal Combustion Will Be 'Phased Out' Eventually

The Volkswagen Group says that "e-mobility [is] the future of the automotive industry," but has to stay flexible during the transition.

InsideEVs

Is it actually illegal to drive while wearing an Apple Vision Pro? Surprisingly, it's complicated

Apple Vision Pro users have been spotted wearing headset while driving, but the laws on it remain unclear.

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Electronic Car Driver Aids Still Don't See Motorcycles Well, Studies Find

Here in 2023, many passenger vehicles are routinely equipped with ADAS, but their ability to detect motorcycles and trucks needs improvement, says the IIHS.

RideApart

Should All Motorcycles Come Standard With ABS?

Recent petitions from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) look to mandate ABS on all new motorcycles in the US.

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Taller cars and trucks are more dangerous for pedestrians, according to crash data

Vehicles with higher front ends are more likely to cause fatalities in crashes with pedestrians than smaller cars and trucks, according to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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Hyundai and Kia thefts keep rising despite security fix

Nearly three months ago, Hyundai and Kia unveiled software that was designed to thwart an epidemic of thefts of their vehicles, caused by a security flaw that was exposed on TikTok and other social media sites

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Lawmakers in some states see a need for higher speed limits

Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine didn’t mince words last month when he weighed in on a legislative plan to increase speed limits on certain Ohio highways: He was a no.

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