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Best Family Luxury Sedans: BMW 3-SeriesFamily Car Guide (blog)Note: Consumer Guide and Edmunds list the BMW 3-Series as premium and luxury compacts, respectively, while the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) ...
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New Cars: The Best Deals on the Most Reliable ModelsCBS MoneyWatch.com (blog)It's also rated a “top safety pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The base model Golf lists for $18370, including the destination ...and more »
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Best Family Luxury Small Sedans: Volvo S40Family Car Guide (blog)The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the 2011 Volvo S40 the top “Good” rating in frontal offset tests, and the car received the ...
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INDUSTRY NEWS: Higher safety bar foils mostBusiness DayIn addition the Beemer also received the Top Safety Pick from the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Following extensive revisions this year, ...and more »
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http://www.familycarguide.com/blog/1050824_best-family-luxury-small-sedans ...Family Car Guide (blog)NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) awarded the 2010 Acura TSX a 5-Star safety rating – the highest rating available -- in both crash tests: frontal ...and more »
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Are Small Cars Really Safe?AOL AutosIn between them are bodies like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and European New ...
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IIHS reveals most, least expensive cars to insure by typeConsumerReports.org (blog)The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released a rating of which cars have the highest and lowest insurance claims by category. ...and more »
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Mass Subaru Dealership Clay Subaru: Models Named IIHS Top Safety Picks for 2010dBusinessNews Boston (press release)NORWOOD, MA – Mass Subaru dealership Clay Subaru is proud to announce their 2010 models come complete with Top Safety Pick ratings from the Insurance ...and more »
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Car Safety: New Crash Tests Reduce Star RatingsCBS MoneyWatch.com (blog)Models that score well in their category get a Top Safety Pick rating. Several 2011 models now rated four stars by NHTSA get that top IIHS rating. ...and more »
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The 2011 Ford Fiesta has earned a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, becoming the first mini car to ace all four of the institute's crash tests with a Good rating since the IIHS introduced the new roof strength evaluation. This is the frontal-offset test, conducted at 40 mph.
Ford Mustang convertible 2010 models mfg. after Dec. 2009 FRONTAL OFFSET TEST OVERALL EVALUATION: Good Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right Acceptable Good Good Good Good Good Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight. Good Good Acceptable Acceptable Marginal Marginal Poor Poor Test details: The Ford Mustang was re-engineered and restyled for the 2010 model year. Two tests of a 2010 Mustang convertible were conducted. In the first test, forces recorded on the dummy's neck were high, leading to a poor head/neck injury rating and a poor overall rating. In response, Ford modified the convertible's front structure and the doors to improve occupant protection in frontal offset crashes begining with cars manufactured after December 2009 (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door). In the second test of a car built after the structural modifications were in place, the head/neck and overall ratings improved to good. Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. The driver side airbag deployed during the crash. After the dummy moved forward into the frontal airbag, its head contacted the side airbag. Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Ford ...
Auto reliability ratings might not be reliable with problems such as Toyota'sWashington PostIn 2009, Toyota won more IIHS Top Safety Pick awards than any other manufacturer; in 2010, it didn't win any. Zuby said he and his colleagues look at ...and more »
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TruckTrend MagazineIIHS Tests Compact Truck Rollover Safety; Nissan Frontier Gets "Good"TruckTrend MagazineTo earn a good rating, a roof must withstand a force of 4 times the vehicle's weight before reaching 5 inches of crush. For an acceptable rating, ...
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TruckTrend MagazineNissan Frontier rated safest small pickup in a rollover accidentUSA TodayThe IIHS says vehicles rated good must have roofs that are more than twice as strong as the minimum required under the current federal safety standard. ...Small Trucks Disappoint in New Round of Safety TestsU.S. News Rankings & ReviewsHome » WOT » Nissan Frontier Gets "Good" IIHS Roof Strength Rating; Chevy ...MotorTrend MagazineSmall pickup trucks fail to attain 'top-notch-across-the-board' rollover ...Canadian UnderwriterPickupTrucks.com -GlobalPost (blog) -WETM-TVall 16 news articles »
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The Top Seven Cars Not Being Recalled24/7 Wall St. (blog)Current Legacy gets top IIHS crash rating. Has AWD, ABS, Vehicle Dynamics Control, and Traction Control System. Mercedes C63. Excellent crash test ratings. ...and more »
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Nissan Frontier tops latest round of IIHS crash tests, Chevrolet Colorado hits ...Autoblog (blog)Vehicles rated good must have roofs that are more than twice as strong as the minimum required under the current federal safety standard. The ratings ...and more »
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Volkswagen Golf named safest car of the yearFleet DirectoryElectronic safety and assistance systems that help prevent accidents and serious injuries are now also incorporated in the rating of the new, ...and more »
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Autochannel (press release)Kia Soul named finalist for World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the YearAutochannel (press release)Soul was also awarded a 5-Star safety rating (the maximum score) in the latest Euro NCAP crash test results. Soul's Euro NCAP safety ratings - with scores ...and more »
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glassBYTEsPanel Discusses Impact of Safety on Consumer Choice During SAE International's ...glassBYTEsThe panel included Dave Zuby, senior vice president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), who discussed not only the types of ratings the ...
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Three models improve in IIHS safety ratingsCanadianDriverFord's restyled Mustang convertible has earned a “good” rating for occupant protection in offset frontal crashes and side impacts. When the IIHS initially ...
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Buyer beware: Forbes' most dangerous vehicles of 2010CTV.ca"Automakers have really taken over the lead in safety," says Russ Rader, an IIHS spokesman, because consumers prioritize it when they make a purchase. ...and more »
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Nineteen cars and 8 SUVs earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's TOP SAFETY PICK award for 2010. For the first time, good performance in a roof strength test to measure protection in a rollover is required to win. TOP SAFETY PICK recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rear and now rollover crashes based on good ratings in Institute tests. Winners also must have electronic stability control, which research shows significantly reduces crash risk. This is the second time the Institute has tightened criteria since announcing the first recipients in 2005. Subaru is the only manufacturer with a winner in all 4 vehicle classes in which it competes. This automaker earns 5 awards for 2010. Ford and subsidiary Volvo have 6 winners, and Volkswagen/Audi has 5. Chrysler earns 4 awards, continuing a recent trend of improving the crashworthiness of its vehicles. Two new small cars, the Nissan Cube and Kia Soul, join the TOP SAFETY PICK list for 2010.
TruckTrend Magazine2011 BMW X1 Receives Five-Star European NCAP Crash Test RatingTruckTrend MagazineThe European New Car Assessment Program is similar to IIHS and NHTSA crash tests in the US and examines all facets of vehicle safety. ...
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TRW Safety Technologies Featured on Many Vehicles Earning Insurance Institute ...PR Newswire (press release)The IIHS Top Safety Pick award recognizes vehicles that perform well in protecting passengers in front, side, rear and rollover crashes based on ratings in ...and more »
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Which is better for the bucks? A 2010 Subaru Forester, 2010 Subaru Outback or ...Cars.com (blog)The Equinox misses the mark by scoring the agency's Acceptable rating in roof-strength tests; IIHS rates crash test results as, from best to worst, Good, ...Today's News From the Cars.com FamilyCars.com (blog)all 2 news articles »
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Tougher criteria for IIHS safety picksThe Gazette (Montreal)Honda Accord, which picked up a Top Safety Pick award the past two years, did not earn the required good roof strength rating for 2010 to qualify (although ...
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Best Cars In A CrashForbesOur list of the safest vehicles in a crash of 2010 comes from tests run for the Top Safety Pick Awards at the IIHS. The Institute evaluates how well each ...Every Subaru model rated an IIHS 'Top Safety Pick'Telegraph-Journalall 5 news articles »
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Mazda3 Receives Maximum Five Star Euro NCAP Safety RatingWebnewswire.comIt has awarded automotive safety ratings since 1997. (2) The (IIHS) is a US non-profit organization funded by auto insurers. Mazda Motor Corporation (TSE: ...Toyota crash test shockAutoExpressAstra a safety starAberdeen Press and Journalall 4 news articles »
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Subaru Outback 2010 models 2010 Top Safety Pick 2010 Subaru Outback: good performance in front, side, rollover, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS OVERALL EVALUATION: Good Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg Driver Good Good Good Good Good Rear passenger Good Good Good Good Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories. Test details: The Subaru Outback was redesigned for the 2010 model year. Two tests of the Outback were conducted, one by the Institute and the other by Subaru as part of side crash test verification. Ratings are based on both tests. Injury measures: Driver — In both tests, measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Rear passenger — In both tests, measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head protection: Driver — In both tests, the dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof and a side airbag that deployed from the seat. Rear passenger — In both tests, the dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Safety ratings for rollovers not all that they seem; Carmakers don't agree ...Kelowna.comReaders should be reminded that the IIHS is the organization that frequently rattles on about how large vehicles are much safer than small ones. Duh. ...Affordable safetyBlastChevrolet Malibu a top safety pick in midsize sedansWashington Timesall 3 news articles »
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TruckTrend MagazineEuro NCAP Confirms Five-Star Safety Rating for Infiniti FX CUVTruckTrend MagazineSimilar to the IIHS, the Euro NCAP recently revamped its assessment program, making it more stringent and rigorous than ever. According to the safety ...and more »
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Further exemplifying its exceptional quality and safety, the 2010 Kia Soul has yet again been recognized by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and been given a 2010 "Top Safety Pick" award for the second consecutive time this year in the Small Car category. On the heels of being given a "2010 Automotive Excellence Award" by Popular Mechanics, named to TIME.com's "Most Exciting Cars of 2010" list and being named one of "10 Great and Safe Rides for Teens" by AutoWeek magazine, the spunky and youthful Kia five-door was one of only five small cars to earn the organization's top honor for earning "Good" ratings the highest achievable in frontal, side, rear and rollover impact crash safety tests.
Kia Soul 2010 models 2009 Top Safety Pick 2010 Kia Soul: good performance in front, side, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control FRONTAL OFFSET TEST OVERALL EVALUATION: Good Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right Good Acceptable Good Good Good Acceptable Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight. Test details: The Kia Soul was introduced in the 2010 model year. Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was reasonably well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head leaned partway out the open side window and hit the top and rear portions of the window frame. Injury measures — Measures taken from the neck, chest, and both legs indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. A high head acceleration occurred when the dummy's head hit the steering wheel through the airbag, indicating that head injuries would be possible. Head acceleration from the window frame hits were low.
Buick LaCrosse 2010 models 2009 Top Safety Pick 2010 Buick LaCrosse: good performance in front, side, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS OVERALL EVALUATION: Good Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg Driver Good Good Good Good Good Rear passenger Good Good Good Good Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories. Test details: The Buick LaCrosse was redesigned for the 2010 model year. Injury measures: Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head protection: Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof. Rear passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Mazda 3 2010 models 2009 Top Safety Pick 2010 Mazda 3: good performance in front, side, and rear tests and optional electronic stability control SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS OVERALL EVALUATION: Good Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg Driver Good Good Acceptable Good Acceptable Rear passenger Good Acceptable Good Good Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories. Test details: The Mazda 3 was redesigned for the 2010 model year. Injury measures: Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a fracture of the pelvis would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low. Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low. Head protection: Driver — The dummys head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof. Rear passenger — The dummys head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Toyota Venza 2009 models 2009 Top Safety Pick 2009 Toyota Venza:good performance in front, side, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control FRONTAL OFFSET TEST OVERALL EVALUATION: Good Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right Good Acceptable Good Good Good Good Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight. Test details: The Toyota Venza was introduced in the 2009 model year. Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the roof rail. Injury measures — Measures taken from the neck, chest, and both legs indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. A high head acceleration occurred when the dummy's head hit the steering wheel through the airbag, indicating that head injuries would be possible. Head acceleration from the roof rail hit was low.
IIHS offset front crash test at 40 MPH of a Toyota Camry and a Toyota Yaris
Three front-to-front crash tests, each involving a microcar or minicar into a midsize model from the same manufacturer, show how extra vehicle size and weight enhance occupant protection in collisions. These Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests are about the physics of car crashes, which dictate that very small cars generally can't protect people in crashes as well as bigger, heavier models. "There are good reasons people buy minicars," says Institute president Adrian Lund. "They're more affordable, and they use less gas. But the safety trade-offs are clear from our new tests. Equally clear are the implications when it comes to fuel economy. If automakers downsize cars so their fleets use less fuel, occupant safety will be compromised. However, there are ways to serve fuel economy and safety at the same time." The Institute didn't choose SUVs or pickup trucks, or even large cars, to pair with the micro and minis in the new crash tests. The choice of midsize cars reveals how much influence some extra size and weight can have on crash outcomes. The Institute chose pairs of 2009 models from Daimler, Honda, and Toyota because these automakers have micro and mini models that earn good frontal crashworthiness ratings, based on the Institute's offset test into a deformable barrier. Researchers rated performance in the 40 mph car-to-car tests, like the front-into-barrier tests, based on measured intrusion into the occupant compartment, forces recorded on the driver dummy ...
Acura Achieves Another Historic First in Safety Testing. Entire Acura Line-up Receives Top Safety Ratings from NHTSA and IIHS for Crash Worthiness. Read more about this here www.japanesesportcars.com
Saturn Astra 2008models FRONTAL OFFSET TEST OVERALL EVALUATION: Good Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right Good Good Good Good Good Acceptable Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight. Test details: The Saturn Astra was introduced in the 2008 model year. Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was reasonably well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head ...
The 2009 Hyundai Genesis frontal offset IIHS crash test, recorded by me on August 5, 2008 at the IIHS in Virginia. The test was run at 40 mph into a deformable concrete barrier. This version of the 2009 Genesis, built before December 2008, got an Acceptable rating because the dummy hit his head through the steering wheel and there was also a likelihood of right lower leg injury. The car did appear at first to do exemplary. Hyundai slightly modified the car after November 2008 and it now gets a "Good" frontal offset rating and a 2009 Top Safety Pick! If there are any questions, ask me.
Another car that got Top Safety Pick 2009 Overall Rating: Top Safety Pick 2009 Test details: The Audi A4 was redesigned for the 2009 model year. The side impact crash test ratings also apply to the station wagon version of the A4, known as the A4 Avant, also redesigned for 2009. Injury measures: Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low. Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head protection: Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof. Rear passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
What exactly is the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety? MotherProof.com took a field trip to IIHS's high-tech crash-test facility in Virginia to find out first-hand just what they do. If you're less enthralled with car safety and more interested in watching cars get pummeled, this video's for you, too.
2008 Top Safety Pick Overall Rating: Good Test details: The Subaru Legacy was redesigned for the 2005 model year. The frontal offset crash test ratings also apply to the station wagon version of the Legacy for the 2005-07 model years (the Legacy wagon was discontinued after 2007). However, the ratings do not apply to Outback models. Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the roof rail, grab handle, and sun visor. Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head accelerations from the roof rail, grab handle, and sun visor hits were low.
Neon got an overall rating of Poor in the front offset crash test.
Audi A4 2005-08 models mfg. after Oct. 2004 2008 Top Safety Pick 2008 Audi A4: good performance in front, side, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD BUT WITHOUT ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SIDE AIRBAGS OVERALL EVALUATION: Good Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg Driver Good Good Good Good Acceptable Rear passenger Good Good Good Good Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories. Test details: The Audi A4 was redesigned for the 2002 model year. The car was reengineered and restyled during the 2005 model year so that 2005 models manufactured after October 2004 include structural changes to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes. Occupant protection in frontal crashes was not affected for 2002 and later A4 models manufactured after February 2002. (Note: Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door. The reengineered A4 can also be identified by a much larger grille compared with the earlier version.) The side impact crash test ratings also apply to the station wagon version of the A4, known as the A4 Avant, beginning with 2005 models manufactured after October 2004. Injury measures: Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Rear passenger — Measures ...
Volkswagen Jetta 2005-08 models mfg. after Nov. 2004 results also apply to: 2006-08 Volkswagen Rabbit SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD BUT WITHOUT ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SIDE AIRBAGS OVERALL EVALUATION: Good Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg Driver Good Good Good Good Good Rear passenger Good Good Good Good Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories. Test details: The Volkswagen Jetta was redesigned during the 2005 model year. The new design entered production in December 2004, and the earlier design, which is classified as a small car, was produced through October 2004. Note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door. The side impact crash test ratings also apply to the hatchback version of the Jetta, called the Volkswagen Rabbit beginning with 2006 models, which is classified as a small car due its shorter overall length and lower weight. Injury measures: Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head protection: Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof ...
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