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EXPLAINED: The insurance institute for highway safety - The Real Truth

With cars getting bigger, pedestrian deaths are on the rise

Large vehicles have bigger hoods and blind spots, making them more lethal to pedestrians

The Independent UK · Jun 22

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.

Motor1 · Jun 17

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.

Motor1 · Jun 15

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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…

Motor1 · Mar 6

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…

Clever Dude · Dec 26, 2025

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…

Motor1 · Aug 7, 2025

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…

Motor1 · Mar 28, 2025

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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…

Motor1 · Mar 13, 2025

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…

Motor1 · Feb 13, 2025

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…

Motor1 · Feb 6, 2025

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…

Motor1 · Jan 14, 2025

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…

InsideEVs · Dec 18, 2024

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.

Motor1 · Dec 12, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024

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InsideEVs · Sep 12, 2024

The Rivian R1T Is Safest Truck The IIHS Has Ever Tested

But it's also the first electric truck to receive an IIHS rating, so we'll see if can hold onto its title.

InsideEVs · Mar 13, 2024

Volkswagen Group Reaffirms Internal Combustion Will Be 'Phased Out' Eventually

The Volkswagen Group says that "e-mobility [is] the future of the automotive industry," but has to stay flexible during the transition.

TechRadar · Feb 7, 2024

Is it actually illegal to drive while wearing an Apple Vision Pro? Surprisingly, it's complicated

Apple Vision Pro users have been spotted wearing headset while driving, but the laws on it remain unclear.

RideApart · Dec 27, 2023

Electronic Car Driver Aids Still Don't See Motorcycles Well, Studies Find

Here in 2023, many passenger vehicles are routinely equipped with ADAS, but their ability to detect motorcycles and trucks needs improvement, says the IIHS.

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RideApart · Nov 30, 2023

Should All Motorcycles Come Standard With ABS?

Recent petitions from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) look to mandate ABS on all new motorcycles in the US.

WEKU · Nov 14, 2023

Taller cars and trucks are more dangerous for pedestrians, according to crash data

Vehicles with higher front ends are more likely to cause fatalities in crashes with pedestrians than smaller cars and trucks, according to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Hyundai and Kia thefts keep rising despite security fix

Nearly three months ago, Hyundai and Kia unveiled software that was designed to thwart an epidemic of thefts of their vehicles, caused by a security flaw that was exposed on TikTok and other social media sites

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023

Lawmakers in some states see a need for higher speed limits

Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine didn’t mince words last month when he weighed in on a legislative plan to increase speed limits on certain Ohio highways: He was a no.

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