The updated test presents a new challenge for carmakers, but could make this common injury less likely in future vehicles.

Better engineering has made the front seat much safer in head-on collisions. But the back seat hasn't kept pace. It's a ...

The IIHS' new rear impact test exposes weaknesses in vehicle safety designs, with only four models earning a 'Good' rating.

Ford Bronco Sport among four small SUVs to score poorly on new whiplash test conducted by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is always looking at new tests and procedures to help make vehicles safer ...

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has added the whiplash test to the list of tests that new vehicles have to go through ...

The IIHS has brought back an old whiplash prevention test, evaluating seats from a few popular small SUVs with even higher ...

The IIHS Top Safety Pick+ is one of the highest awards a vehicle can receive when it comes to safety, and this midsize Honda SUV definitely meets the criteria.

One of the many reasons SUVs and trucks appeal to so many car buyers is a perception of safety. Conventional wisdom seems to suggest that you're safer in a car that's higher off the ground, even if in ...

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash-tested seven model-year 2025 electric vehicles, but none earned either of the agency’s awards. Only the Nissan Ariya and Chevrolet Blazer EV were ...

If you're researching new cars, safety ratings and crash tests are likely to factor into your decision making. There are two well-known sources of crash test ratings: Advertisement Article continues ...