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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

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Toyota Grand Highlander misses IIHS award

Toyota Grand Highlander misses IIHS award

An acceptable rating in the driver-side small overlap front crash test prevents the midsize SUV from qualifying for Top Safety Pick.

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.

Regulators should require motorcycle ABS

Regulators should require motorcycle ABS

Mandating antilock braking systems on all new motorcycles would save lives, an IIHS-HLDI petition argues.

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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.