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Some Large SUVs Surprisingly Struggle in IIHS Crash Tests

Some Large SUVs Surprisingly Struggle in IIHS Crash Tests

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has found that large SUVs might not be as safe as often believed, especially when colliding with stationary objects. Recent tests on three  Full Article »

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Only Three New Midsized Luxury SUVs Excel in Updated Crash Test

Only Three New Midsized Luxury SUVs Excel in Updated Crash Test

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In a recent round of crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), only three midsized luxury SUVs managed to excel and secure the prestigious “Good” rating.  Full Article »

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Study: Tall Trucks, SUVs are 45% Deadlier in US Pedestrian Crashes
Nov 14, 2023 Ξ Comments Off on Study: Tall Trucks, SUVs are 45% Deadlier in US Pedestrian Crashes

Study: Tall Trucks, SUVs are 45% Deadlier in US Pedestrian Crashes

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The latest research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals that trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) with hood heights surpassing 40 inches are associated with a 45%  Full Article »

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New Minivans Fall Short in Recent Updated IIHS Crash Tests
Sep 20, 2023 Ξ Comments Off on New Minivans Fall Short in Recent Updated IIHS Crash Tests

New Minivans Fall Short in Recent Updated IIHS Crash Tests

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The recent crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have raised concerns about the safety of several popular minivan models: the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, Kia  Full Article »

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IIHS Performs More Aggressive SUV Side-Impact Crash Tests with Interesting Results
May 18, 2022 Ξ Comments Off on IIHS Performs More Aggressive SUV Side-Impact Crash Tests with Interesting Results

IIHS Performs More Aggressive SUV Side-Impact Crash Tests with Interesting Results

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The recent news of traffic fatalities increasing to levels not seen since 2005 is disheartening, especially considering how far we have come with automotive safety and technology surrounding accident avoidance.  Full Article »

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Shocking: Some Small Cars Falter In Latest IIHS Overlap Crash Test
Jul 30, 2014 Ξ Comments Off on Shocking: Some Small Cars Falter In Latest IIHS Overlap Crash Test

Shocking: Some Small Cars Falter In Latest IIHS Overlap Crash Test

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With today’s advanced technology vehicles of just about any size, vehicles are faring well in crashes leading to many countless lives saved on the road. Some of the latest IIHS  Full Article »

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Old Versus New Cadillac Crash Test Video
Nov 28, 2011 Ξ Comments Off on Old Versus New Cadillac Crash Test Video

Old Versus New Cadillac Crash Test Video

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Americans tend to associate the size of vehicles with safety, which (partially) explains our love for big SUVs and pickup trucks. There is some logic behind this, since physics tells  Full Article »

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Crash Test Video: 1959 Chevy Bel Air vs. 2009 Chevy Malibu

Crash Test Video: 1959 Chevy Bel Air vs. 2009 Chevy Malibu

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Ever wonder what would happen if a 50 year old car crashed into a late model vehicle? Clearly, it would demonstrate how far we have come in the last 50  Full Article »

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Small or Minicar Equals Death Trap or Gas Savings?

Small or Minicar Equals Death Trap or Gas Savings?

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  Small or Minicar Equals Death Trap or Gas Savings? How about both. Recent frontal crash tests of Minicars made by Toyota, Honda and Daimler AG performed poorly. The test  Full Article »

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More Safe Cars: 72 Vehicles Announced 2009 Top Safety Picks By IIHS
Nov 25, 2008 Ξ Comments Off on More Safe Cars: 72 Vehicles Announced 2009 Top Safety Picks By IIHS

More Safe Cars: 72 Vehicles Announced 2009 Top Safety Picks By IIHS

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Cars are just getting safer. That pretty much sums it up. Although work still needs to be done (cough cough Chrysler) many automakers are very proud today as a number  Full Article »

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