Four of 11 small SUVs got top marks in a new study evaluating their pedestrian crash avoidance systems. Five others got advanced ratings. But one, the 2018-19 BMW X1, which comes with the German automaker’s so-called Daytime Pedestrian Detection system, either didn’t brake…
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is launching a test program for automatic emergency braking systems on vehicles that can detect and brake for pedestrians. In November, IIHS shared with auto manufacturers the…
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly five dozen 2019 models meet stricter criteria to qualify for a 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK+ or TOP SAFETY PICK award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 30 first-tier “plus” award winners…
2019 Chrysler Pacifica minivan named “Top Safety Pick” by Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) Current Pacifica design extends elite IIHS rating streak to three years; every year since its launch as 2017 model, the minivan has earned Top Safety…
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Honda’s model year 2018-2019 car and light-truck lineup features vehicles with the highest available safety ratings issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Every tested Honda…
An IIHS study of General Motors vehicles with optional front crash prevention systems adds to the evidence that forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking prevent crashes. GM vehicles with autobrake and forward collision warning had 43 percent fewer police-reported…
An aftermarket collision warning system paired with a telematics device that provides feedback on driving can encourage safer habits behind the wheel, giving drivers of older model vehicles a safety upgrade to fight distraction and fatigue, a new IIHS study…
Oct 2, 2018 – TORRANCE, Calif. Insight also recently named 2018 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Received top 5-star ratings in every category evaluated by NHTSA Insight is the ninth current Honda model to earn NHTSA’s 5-star Overall Vehicle Score Receiving top…