Technology can help pave ‘road to zero’

Intelligent speed assistance (ISA) and speed limiters can help make a future with zero traffic fatalities a reality.

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BMW 5 series earns top accolade

BMW 5 series earns top accolade

The 2024 BMW 5 series qualifies for Top Safety Pick+, while inferior headlights prevent the 2024 BMW X5 from earning an award.

Virtual testing could bring real progress
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Virtual testing could bring real progress

The future of the IIHS rear-impact test program will include virtual testing with computer models. These tools can help us usher in more advancements in neck injury prevention for a diverse population.

By Marcy Edwards

Tall, blocky vehicles put pedestrians at risk

Tall, blocky vehicles put pedestrians at risk

Vehicles with especially tall front ends are most dangerous to pedestrians, but a blunt profile makes medium-height vehicles deadly too.

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For decades, IIHS has been a leader in finding out what works and doesn't work to prevent motor vehicle crashes from happening in the first place and to minimize injuries in the crashes that still occur.

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