IIHS & HLDI news: 1999
| December 9 |
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Edward
B. Rust, Jr. is elected IIHS Board Chairman |
| December 8 |
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Latest
crash tests: majority of large luxury cars rated good; among large family
cars, the winners don't include Chryslers |
| December 4 |
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Teen
passenger restriction will save lives, study predicts |
| September 28 |
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Bumpers
on large family cars and luxury cars don't bump; every model tested sustains
extensive damage in 5 mph impacts |
| September 21 |
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Joint
news release from IIHS and Insurance Information Institute: Does your
teenager drive a safe car? Vehicle choice is particularly important for
young drivers |
| July 7 |
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Crash
test results: two midsize SUVs earn "best pick" ratings; two
other 1999 models don't improve compared with their earlier versions |
| June 16 |
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SUV
bumpers don't resist damage in impacts at little more than walking speed |
| June 3 |
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Head
restraint designs are improved in 1999 models, but restraints in a third
of all models are still poor |
| May 25 |
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HLDI:
SUVs have highest theft losses for 4th year in a row; worst overall theft
loss result is 12 times higher than average |
| April 14 |
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Crash
test results: protection improves in 6 of 10 new vehicles; still room
for more improvement |
| April 6 |
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Impressive
crash test performance for vehicles with side airbags that also protect
people's heads |
| March 30 |
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Despite
warnings, many children still ride unrestrained or in the front seat |
| March 10 |
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Two
automakers improve car bumpers; another new model has worse bumpers |
| January 20 |
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Crash
risk is lower among teens subject to core provisions of graduated licensing |
| January 14 |
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Motor
vehicle deaths 15 percent higher on roads in 24 states that raised speed
limits |
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