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Watch A New Chevy Blazer Obliterate A 1996 Model In A Crash Test

The IIHS pitted a 2026 Blazer against its 30-year-old predecessor. The winner is predictable—but the footage is chilling.

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This Startling Statistic Is Why Seatbelt Reminders Have Gotten So Annoying

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety began evaluating seatbelt reminders in new vehicles in 2022 to get people to buckle up.

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Heavy-Duty Trucks Are Finally Getting The Safety Ratings They Need

Believe it or not, commercial vehicles are not tested under consumer standards. But that will soon change.

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The IIHS Tells Us Which Driver Aids Actually Work—And Which Don't

Motor1 visited the IIHS Vehicle Research Center in Virginia to learn why some driver-assistance systems may actually increase distraction.

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Who Sets the Rules for Assistive Driving Tech

Assistive driving technology, otherwise known as ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), can make driving safer and easier.

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Jeep Finally Fixed The Wrangler's Biggest Safety Issue

The Jeep Wrangler has a bit of a reputation for being unsafe in a crash. With its high center of gravity, narrow track, and boxy shape, the rugged SUV historically had a higher rollover risk than nearly every other crossover and SUV in its segment—about 26.7 percent, according to the…

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6 Used Cars That Will Be Surprisingly Cheap To Insure in 2026

These six vehicles show strong insurance performance, which should keep 2026 premiums surprisingly manageable for many owners.

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The 10 Deadliest Cars on U.S. Roads

Not all cars are created equal, especially when it comes to safety. While some vehicles are engineered to protect you in a crash, others fall short, putting drivers at higher risk of fatal accidents. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently released data on driver death rates by make…

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Hidden Danger: How Budget Cuts Are Weakening Vehicle Safety Standards

The car you drive might not be as safe as you think. While flashy marketing campaigns promise cutting-edge safety technology, a concerning trend is emerging behind closed doors. Some car manufacturers are quietly scaling back on safety testing procedures, and the consequences could affect every driver on the road. This…

Clever Dude

America's Most Stolen Vehicle Is a Muscle-Car Favorite

If you own a Camaro built from 2022 to 2024, we suggest keeping a close eye on it. According to new data released on Thursday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), sixth-generation Camaros from those model years are 13 times more likely to be stolen than the average…

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IIHS: Vehicle Blind Spots Are Getting Bigger Every Year

Vehicles today are far larger than they were before the turn of the century. They’re heavier, too, with tons of engineering designed to protect the driver. But that has come at a cost. Bigger vehicles mean bigger blind spots, and a new study reveals just how much less of the…

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‘The fans just circulate hot air’: how indoor heat is making life unbearable in India’s sweltering cities

As the mercury soars, people have been told to shelter inside. But for those in poor housing in places like Bengalaru, there is no respite

The Guardian - UK

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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

Cycling Weekly

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.

The Independent UK

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

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

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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.

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'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.

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