IIHS Safety Testing: Two Popular Large SUVs Fall Short On Crash Tests (VIDEO)

 

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently evaluated the crash worthiness of three large of the most popular SUVs in terms of sales volume. The vehicles tested were the Cheverolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition and Jeep Wagoneer. 

The newly designed Toyota Sequoia and the dated Nissan Armada wasn't included. The Nissan is slated for a redesign in the near future.

Insurance Institute For Highway Safety Releases Latest Frontal Avoidance Crash Results On Compact SUVs/Crossovers (Video)

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) just released its latest frontal avoidance crash results, using the latest safety driving aids available on many of today's the small crossover/SUV segment. For more information on all of IIHS studies, click here. 

 

Semi-Automated Driving Aids Receive Dismal Results From National Safety Group (Video)

As more automakers add co-driving assist features to today's highly automated vehicles, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found in their first partial study the industry has a long road ahead to perfect these systems and reduce accidents. 

To learn more about the study and its results, click here. 

'Auto Trends' Talks To The President Of IIHS On The Infrastructure Bill, Car Safety And More

Dr. David Harkey (Photo Credit: IIHS)

Dr. David Harkey, the president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), joins Auto Trends with JeffCars.com for the first time. 

During our discussion, we will cover everything related to the latest teen and young driver safety studies to IIHS role with car safety and the signing of the historic Infrastructure Bill to the results of the new crash study for small crossovers/SUVs. 

New Study Reveals Pedestrian Deaths Are Been Driven By SUVs

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), pedestrian deaths have jumped 46 percent since reaching their lowest point in 2009, as pedestrian crashes have become both deadlier and more frequent. The increase has been mostly in urban or suburban areas, at non intersections, on busy roads designed mainly to funnel vehicle traffic toward freeways and in the dark, a new IIHS study shows. Crashes were increasingly likely to involve SUVs and high-horsepower vehicles.

IIHS Releases Latest Crash Study On 7 New Compact SUVs/Crossovers

Insurance Institute For Highway Safety Releases 2018 Vehicle Ratings

The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (IIHS) just released its annual

(VIDEO) Safest Midsize Pickups: The Latest Study From The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety

To check out the latest safety study from IIHS, view the noted video.

In The Era Of Ride-Sharing, Are You Using Your Rear Seat Belts?

IIHS Study: Only Two Out Of Thirty-Seven Midsize SUVS/Crossovers Scored With A Good Rating On The Headlight Test

38, 2017 Models Win Insurance Institute For Highway Safety Highest Recommendation

To access the full report detailing the 2017, 38 top safety picks, visit iihs.org. And to hear a previously recorded one-on-one radio interview with the IIHS on Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, scroll below.

Latest IIHS Study: Most Small Crossovers Perform Poorly On Headlight Study

Not a single small SUV out of 21 tested earns a good rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's headlight evaluations, and only four are available with acceptable-rated headlights.

First Safety Test Of Muscle Cars Performed By IIHS

Think "muscle car" performance, and images of speed and power are more likely to come to mind than crash tests and safety ratings. Because no one buys a sports car to drive in the slow lane, the best all-around occupant crash protection is crucial. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety recently put a trio of iconic sports coupes through their paces, and unlike more sedate sedans, none earns the scores needed to clinch a TOP SAFETY PICK award.

The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety Joins "Auto Trends with JeffCars.com" Saturday To Talk Headlights, Crash Tests And More..

 

 

Earlier this week, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which is a non profit agency funded by the insurance agencies, unveiled their first test that analyzes the effectiveness of today's car headlights. The results were startling. 

Latest Safety Study On Midsize Crossovers And SUVs

If safety is of concern to you, this is a video worth watching before making your move.

Minivan Safety Update: Only 2 Out Of 5 Pass Government Test

If you're in the market for a minivan or if you just purchased a brand-new minivan, this is one government study to take heed of clicking here. The 2015 Kia Sedona was not available at the time this study was conducted.

Safety Crash Ratings: The Best And The Worst 2014 And 2015 Models

If safety is of concern to you, especially if you have precious cargo like children to transport, the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts vehicle tests to help consumers determine crashworthiness — how well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash. IIHS also rates vehicles for front crash prevention, systems like what is featured in the video that warn the driver or brake automatically to avoid or mitigate a frontal collision. To see which 2014 and 2015 model year vehicles scored at the top of the list, click here.

Latest Gov't Crash SUV/Crossover Safety Test : Which Vehicle Provides The Best Protection In An Accident?

If safety is a concern of yours, check out this video examining the crash worthiness of several 2014 midsize crossovers and SUVs. You'll be surprised at the findings. From this analysis, we can only assume some automakers will be making some midcycle changes to address consumers concern for safety.

According to IIHS (Insurance Institute Highway Safety), the small overlap test replicates what happens when the front corner of a vehicle collides with another vehicle or an object such as a tree or utility pole. In the test, 25 percent of a vehicle's front end on the driver's side strikes a rigid barrier at 40 mph.

The test is more difficult than either the head-on crashes conducted by the government or the longstanding IIHS moderate overlap test. In a small overlap test, the main structures of the vehicle's front-end crush zone are bypassed, making it hard for the vehicle to manage crash energy. The occupant compartment can collapse as a result.

To read the report, click here.

Government Releases Safety Study On Micro Cars

The Institute of Highway Safety released their latest crash data about today's fuel-efficient micro cars. We can also insure you, that most of the automakers will be making changes to strengthen their vehicles to make sure they make the grade. If this a concern of yours, we suggest stepping up to the small car segment or consider purchasing a larger pre-owned vehicle. 

Unfortunately, most smaller cars or no match for 18 wheelers and some of the larger vehicles on the road today. For more details about the safety ratings of any vehicle, before making a purchase decision, visit iihs.org.