Trailer maker gets IIHS nod
Sep 15, 2026 — Kentucky-based Fruehauf’s dry van trailers are the latest to earn IIHS recognition for superior underride protection.
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Two more models garner IIHS awards
Sep 3, 2026 — The 2027 Kia Telluride and 2026-27 Tesla Model Y are the latest Top Safety Pick+ winners.
Missed calls
Aug 27, 2026 — Police usually fail to note drivers talking, texting or fiddling with their phones in crash reports, a new IIHS study shows.
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The real reasons repair costs are so high
Aug 11, 2026 — The sensors used for automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection and other crash avoidance systems are often blamed for high repair costs, but there are many other causes.
Small cars, big risks
Jul 30, 2026 — More than half of recent vehicles with the highest driver death rates are small cars, sports cars or muscle cars.
How safe are driverless cars?
Jul 23, 2026 — Waymo’s driverless vehicles have crash rates that are 68% lower than human drivers, new IIHS research shows. But as the technology is deployed more widely, a better system for tracking safety is needed.
IIHS accolades go to four more models
Jul 9, 2026 — Vehicles from Audi, BMW, Mazda and Subaru qualify for the highest award.
IIHS testing saves nearly 50,000 lives
Jun 24, 2026 — Advancements made in pursuit of good ratings from IIHS have had a dramatic effect on vehicle safety over the past 30 years.
IIHS launches commercial vehicle safety program
Jun 9, 2026 — The first evaluations of cargo vans and heavy-duty pickups focus on five safety features that are essential for driver protection.
This year’s safest vehicles for teens
May 27, 2026 — An updated list of used and new vehicles for young drivers can help families prioritize safety on a budget.
Two more models earn Top Safety Pick+
May 14, 2026 — New test results propel the 2026 Hyundai Palisade and the 2026 Toyota Prius to the highest tier of IIHS award winners.
Vehicle ads flag performance, forget safety
May 12, 2026 — The proportion of vehicle ads focused on performance increased from 2018 to 2022, while a paltry few highlighted safety.
Speeders use phones more
Apr 28, 2026 — Drivers are more likely to use their cellphones while speeding, an IIHS analysis of data collected by insurers’ safe-driving apps shows.
More tech, fewer crashes
Mar 26, 2026 — The safety benefits from features like automatic emergency braking, lane departure prevention and high beam assist grow as multiple systems are bundled together, insurance data show.
IIHS unveils 2026 award winners
Mar 24, 2026 — The Institute is pushing automakers to improve crash avoidance systems and provide superior back seat protection this year. Even with tougher criteria, 63 vehicles qualify for IIHS awards so far.