Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
IIHS: Today's "Mansfield Bars" Don't Work So Well (Video)
In the wee hours of June 29, 1967, Jayne Mansfield was being driven to New Orleans in a 1966 Buick Electra. She was sitting up front with her driver and her lover, while her children (including actress-to-be Mariska Hargitay) slept in the back seat. Around 2:30am, Mansfield's car slammed into the...
2012 Nissan Versa Sedan Earns Top Safety Pick
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has just named the all-new 2012 Nissan Versa sedan a Top Safety Pick. Completely redesigned for 2012, the Versa sedan won the top... March 8, 2012 by Suzanne Kane
Parents Carpooling Kids Often Skip Booster Seats: Study
While the necessity of protecting young children riding in vehicles by using a child safety restraint is widely known and most parents of young children use them when... January 31, 2012 by Suzanne Kane
Hybrid Owners Safer In Crashes, More Dangerous To Pedestrians
We have good news and bad news for hybrid owners. First, the good news: a new study from the Highway Loss Data Institute indicates that you're less likely to be injured in a... November 17, 2011 by Richard Read
2012 Chrysler Town & Country, 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Are Top Safety Picks
If you're in the market for a minivan, you might want to test out the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country and the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. Both have just been named "Top Safety... November 1, 2011 by Richard Read 1
Child Booster Seats: Which Are Best, Which To Avoid?
Protecting your child in the family car should always be a top parental priority and this includes the transition from infant to convertible to booster child safety seats... October 13, 2011 by Suzanne Kane 2
SUVs Safer, Less Likely To Kill Others In Crashes, Study
Everyone knows that if you’re involved in a crash with an SUV and you’re in a smaller passenger car, your likelihood of serious injury or death is higher, right?... September 28, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Subcompact Nabs IIHS Top Safety Pick
Small car fans, we have some good news: the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic has aced the full battery of safety tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. As a result, the... September 28, 2011 by Richard Read
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Earns Top Safety Pick
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has just named the all-new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic small sedan and hatchback a Top Safety Pick. The Sonic, which replaces the outgoing... September 14, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
2012 Audi A6 Nabs Top Safety Pick Award
Yesterday, we told you that the 2012 Volkswagen Passat received a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Now comes word that the Passat's... September 9, 2011 by Richard Read
Mid-Size SUVs With Forward Collision Avoidance Systems
Families looking to buy vehicles with safety features that pay off may want to take a good look at mid-size SUVs offering forward collision avoidance systems. Volvo XC60 The... July 20, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
Red-Light Cameras Favored in 14 U.S. Cities, Says IIHS Survey
Red light cameras have been a hot topic ever since they were introduced a decade ago as a safety measure. Some drivers hate them and, if given a chance, vote down any... July 5, 2011 by Suzanne Kane 1
Five Things Your Child Needs To Stay Safe In The Car
Protecting your child in the car should take precedence over anything else on your mind. With all the distractions and pressing responsibilities, parents need to get down to... June 30, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
2011 Saab 9-5, 2011-2012 Volkswagen CC Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick
And the news just keeps on coming – about vehicles earning Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The latest to achieve... June 16, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
It's Official: SUVs Are Safer Than Cars (Well, Mostly)
If you drive an SUV, you know that part of their allure is the feeling of safety they provide. Even compact SUVs can seem studier than their shorter, svelter car cousins. But... June 9, 2011 by Richard Read 5
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