Tag: crash testing
IIHS Updates Crash Prevention Testing: Only One Model Excels
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has taken significant strides in refining their vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test. The revised guidelines now incorporate scenarios at higher speeds and involve a broader spectrum of vehicle types, including motorcycles and large…
IIHS Finds Back Seat Passenger Safety Lacking in Most Midsize SUVs
Midsize crossover utility vehicles often serve as the family vehicle of choice. But unlike sedans, these vehicles have unique safety challenges based on their design and profile. One of the challenges is rear-seat passenger protection, an area recently tested by…