IIHS & HLDI news: 2003

December 19

High-speed crash test results: new Ford pickup & minivan are 'best picks,' F-150 pickup shows dramatic improvement

December 11

Ford redesigns pickup and minivan but bumper performances get worse in 5 mph crash tests

November 30

New 40 mph crash test results: 8 of 9 midsize SUVs earn top rating of good

November 28

8 of 9 new midsize SUVs sustain big damage in 5 mph bumper tests

September 25

Head restraints are much better than they used to be; most of them still need to be adjusted to protect the neck

September 21

7 of 7 new vehicles earn ratings of good in high-speed frontal offset crash tests

September 7

Mazda 6 gets acceptable rating in 5 mph crash tests; 3 of 6 vehicles tested have poor bumpers, and damage to some is worse than to earlier models

August 26

In real-world crashes, side airbags with head protection are saving lives

August 21

HLDI: Cadillac Escalade SUV is top theft target & has worst overall insurance theft losses

June 17

First results of side impact crash tests: two small SUVs earn good ratings; only one is rated good in both front and side crash tests

June 11

LATCH systems for child restraints aren't always a snap; not every child restraint will work in every vehicle

April 16

Crash test results: 5 of 6 vehicles earn good overall ratings, demonstrate automakers' commitment to improving designs

March 18

Honda equips new SUV with acceptable bumpers, but bumpers on six other vehicles fail to bump