Autobrake performance slips after sundown

A majority of the first 23 vehicles evaluated in the IIHS nighttime pedestrian crash prevention test earn only a basic score or no credit.

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Broader cellphone bans cut crash rates

Bans on holding a cellphone while driving, rather than just talking and texting, reduced crash rates in Oregon and Washington but not California. The difference may lie in the specific wording of the laws.

Midsize cars stumble in updated side test

IIHS put seven midsize cars through the new, tougher side-impact test. Only the Subaru Outback earns a good rating.

Pickups need better belt reminders

IIHS evaluated 10 popular trucks for their seat belt reminders. Only the Toyota Tundra meets the criteria for a good rating.

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