Which cars are deadliest?

The latest driver death rates show the dangers of muscle cars in addition to the minicars and small cars that usually dominate the list.

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Our evaluations help consumers choose vehicles that offer a high level of crash protection and essential safety features.

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Audi notches 7 IIHS awards

Five models earn the highest award, Top Safety Pick+, and two others qualify for Top Safety Pick.

Small pickups struggle in new crash test

None of the five small crew cab pickups IIHS tested earns a good rating in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, which now includes a second dummy positioned in the rear seat behind the driver.

Technology that brakes for bicyclists

Early versions of Subaru’s EyeSight system prevented nearly 30 percent of crashes with bicycles traveling parallel to the roadway but had little effect on crossing crashes — the most common variety.

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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.