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2013 Toyota RAV4 Named IIHS Top Safety Pick – Video
The 2013 Toyota RAV4 received an update for the new model year, and has just been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Child Seat Anchors Overlooked by Parents: Report
According to a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an important safety feature for child seats is being overlooked by parents and caregivers.
Forward-Collision Avoidance Prevent Accidents, Reduce Insurance Claims: Report
With the advent of car-crash avoidance technology, it’s hard not to gloss over the claims as marketing fluff. So do any of these new hi-tech gadgets actually prevent crashes?
Transport Trailer Underride Guards Fail to Stop Deadly Crashes Says IIHS
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently conducted tests on the underride guards of most big rig trailers, finding that in crashes involving only a small portion of the truck’s rear, most trailers failed to prevent potentially deadly underride.
Honda Civic, Mazda6 and More Recieve IIHS Top Safety Pick +
Five new vehicles have been awarded a Top Safety Pick + designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, they are the Honda Civic (sedan and coupe), Volvo XC60, Lincoln MKZ and the Mazda6.
NHTSA Might Add New Crash Tests Soon
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) might be revising its five-star crash safety program by adding new tests.
2013 Safest Cars in America List Released by IIHS; 13 Achieve ‘Top Safety Pick Plus’ Rating
After several announcements of various models that were awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s “Top Safety Pick Plus” rating, the IIHS has released its full list of its safest cars for 2013.
2013 Volvo S60 Awarded IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus
The Volvo S60 is one of two midsize luxury vehicles to receive the Top Safety Pick Plus award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Top 10 Automotive Stories of 2012
With a heavy heart the staff of AutoGuide.com say goodbye to 2012, along with its triumphs and tragedies. We await the New Year with open arms, and welcome its promise of a better world. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2012 was a year of the dragon, and it proved to be the stuff of legend,…
2013 Ford Fusion Named IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick Plus’
The 2013 Ford Fusion was just awarded the new “Top Safety Pick Plus” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
2013 Honda Accord Earns ‘Top Safety Pick Plus’ from IIHS
The all-new Honda Accord has been awarded a “Top Safety Pick Plus” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), one of two midsize sedans to earn an overall good rating on the new small overlap frontal crash test.
2013 Nissan Altima Earns IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick Plus’ Rating
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2013 Nissan Altima with a “Top Safety Pick Plus”, recognizing the new sedan for excellent performance in five passenger safety tests.
Toyota Comments on Poor Crash Test Performance
Toyota issued a statement today in response to its poor performance in a new crash test from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Volvo Drivers Find Vehicle Safety Tech Useful: Survey
Results from a new survey suggest that the vast majority of Volvo drivers use their vehicle’s safety features and find them useful.
Animal-Related Car Crashes Spike in November: Study
It turns out that deer season is dangerous for more people than the Elmer Fudds among us who hunt without an orange vest.
2013 Ford F-150 Takes Top Marks From IIHS
The 2013 Ford F-150 managed top marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), earning top scores in every category.
Booster Seat Safety Improves Says IIHS – Video
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released its 2012 report on children’s booster seats recognizing an improvement on most new seats.
IIHS Releases Insurance Claim Frequency For All Vehicles
Understanding how a vehicle will react in a crash is serious concern and is tested thoroughly, but now IIHS has released a listing of real world insurance claim statistics, that shows exactly what is happening to our vehicles out on the roads.
2013 Acura ILX Awarded IIHS Top Safety Pick
Joining Acura‘s already impressive family of IIHS Top Safety Pick vehicles is its newest ILX model, which was just awarded the highest possible score of good in all four tests, including the roof-strength test.
IIHS Website Now Lists Safety Features in All Vehicles
With the abundance of safety features available in modern cars, it could be confusing as to what’s available on each car. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has launched a new section on its website that helps simplify car shopping.
Luxury Cars Falter in New IIHS Crash Test
Newly implemented crash safety tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have redefined what a safe car is, with the first round of vehicles submitted to the latest procedure not faring well. In total just three of 11 luxury models tested had acceptable results.
New IIHS Crash Test to Prompt Modification, Hurt MPG
Results from a new test being conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) could prompt automakers to modify their cars by making them heavier, more expensive and less fuel efficient.
Chrysler Responds to Latest ‘Moose Test’ Accusations
After a press release and a strongly-worded blog response by Gualberto Ranieri, Chrysler’s senior vice president of communications, it seemed as thought the battle between the automaker and with Swedish publication Teknikens Varld was all but over — until the magazine published new claims that prompted the brand to issue another response.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Moose Test Battle Rages On
Without batting an eye, Swedish magazine Teknikens Varld published a rebuttal to Chrysler’s swift rebuke slapped on the once again infamous “moose test.”
