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IIHS Safety Ratings
IIHS safety ratings determine an individual model’s crashworthiness based on its performance in six collision tests.
Shannon Fitzgerald
Mini Cooper Crash Test Ratings
IIHS crash test ratings for the Mini Cooper were good, but not high enough to earn any awards. The NHTSA gives the Mini four stars out of five for safety.
Mary Cahill
Kia Soul Crash Test Ratings
The Kia Soul earned a Top Safety Pick award from IIHS—but where do its crash test ratings sit compared to the rest of the SUV class?
Sarah Williams
Honda Fit Crash Test Ratings
The Honda Fit earned a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS in 2015, but since then it’s been largely snubbed.
Mary Alice Morris
2015 Ford F-150 Crash Test Ratings
The 2015 Ford F-150 was chosen as a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety as it performed well in crash tests. Here are the details.
Mary Cahill
Kia Soul + Test Ratings
The Kia Soul + has earned safety awards and overall excellent ratings from the IIHS and NHTSA.
Mary Alice Morris
Ford Explorer Crash Test Ratings
The Ford Explorer earns a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS, but it has yet to be rated for 2022 by the NHTSA.
Sarah Gray
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crash Test Ratings
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee earns moderate ratings from the IIHS and a good safety rating from the NHTSA. Here are the details.
Sarah Gray
Kia Carnival Crash Test Ratings
The Kia Carnival earned a Top Safety Pick award from IIHS—but do its crash test ratings beat the rest of the minivan class?
R.E. Fulton
Are Suzukis Good Cars?
With decent ratings for reliability, safety, and fuel economy, Suzukis can be had for a bargain—but the company stopped selling new models in the U.S. in 2013.
Jason Tushinski
A Complete Guide to Lexus Safety Ratings
Four of Lexus’ newest vehicles get a perfect rating from IIHS, and two more of them are named Top Safety Picks for 2021-22.
Cameron Thiessen
How to Pick a Ford Car Seat
Check out your local and national guidelines to find the best car seat for your Ford, and make sure to read your owner’s manual before installing the seat.
Sophie Boka
Who Was Roger Rodas? Looking at the Man Who Died With Paul Walker.
Roger Rodas was driving the car when Paul Walker died—and he was a star in his own right. Here's a few things you should know about Roger Rodas.
Tom Hindle
How Safe Is Your Car? Here Are Some Quick Ways to Check
The NHTSA and IIHS provide car safety ratings to give you an idea of how much protection different vehicles offer in a crash.
Hannah DeWitt
Car Crash Test Ratings, Explained
Crash test ratings can help you determine whether your car is the safest option, with low ratings potentially raising your insurance premium.
Elaine Sulpy
The Cars With the Best Crash Test Ratings For 2018
Finding a car from 2018 with a top crash test rating can make a big difference in what you pay for car insurance.
Cheryl Knight
All Questions on Crash Test Ratings
What car was Tiger Woods driving when he crashed?
I’ve been hoping that Tiger will be back on the PGA Tour soon, given that his crash was a little over a year ago. Honestly, I’m just glad that his injuries weren’t worse, especially seeing the damage done to his car. Do you know what kind of car he was driving when it happened?
Samuel Todd
What’s the safest Toyota?
I have a friend who works at a Toyota dealership and she can get me a really good deal on a new car. I’m extremely safety conscious as I drive a lot and often have kids in tow—what’s the safest Toyota out there?
Amber Reed
What’s the safest Volkswagen?
My partner and I have a baby on the way, and we want to get a really safe car. I’ve been a lifelong VW fan and would like to stick with them—what’s the safest Volkswagen?
Amber Reed
What’s the safest Volvo?
I know that Volvos are incredibly safe cars, but I’m in the market for a new Volvo and want to get one that’s at the absolute top of the list. What’s the safest Volvo out there?
Amber Reed
What’s the best family pickup truck?
We’re about to welcome a new baby to the family soon and are looking at appropriate vehicles. I’ve been a truck person my whole life, and I’d really like to stay one! What’s the best family pickup truck?
Amber Reed
What model of Jeep SUV is the safest?
My partner and I are longtime Jeep fans, and we recently found out that we’re going to be expecting our first kid soon! We want to keep a Jeep in the family for sure, but we also know that all SUVs aren’t created equal when it comes to safety. What’s the safest Jeep SUV?
Amber Reed
What is Saab’s safest car?
I’ve always loved Saabs and found a few used ones in good condition. But now that I have kids, I need to ensure the car I choose is safe. What is the safest car Saab makes?
Andrea Barrett
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