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NewsJanuary 14, 2016

Nissan Altima, Hyundai Sonata Draw Top Safety Scores

The two models join the Honda Civic 4-door and Lexus RX in qualifying for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick+ award, after the latest round of testing.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichDecember 14, 2015

NHTSA’s New 5-Star Crash-Test Criteria Will Increase Safety and Acquisition Costs

On Dec. 8, 2015, the U.S. Department of Transportation proposed upgrading the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 5-Star Safety Rating system for new vehicles by adding new standards for accident-avoidance technology, which will make it much tougher for OEMs to achieve a 5-Star Rating. Without a doubt these safety technologies are beneficial, but they cost money and will also exert upward pressure on new-vehicle acquisition costs. What are the full fleet implications?

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2015

Watch 48 Models Earn Top IIHS Award

In addition to these Top Safety Pick+ winners, 13 more models qualify as 2016 Top Safety Picks as automakers respond favorably to stricter award criteria from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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NewsDecember 9, 2015

Video: NHTSA Revamping Crash Tests

Additions to NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings program would include assessment of advanced technologies and reliance on more lifelike crash-test dummies.

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NewsNovember 30, 2015

2016 Honda Pilot Earns 5-Star Safety Rating

The top score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration applies to both forward-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2015

Top-Rated Head Restraints Cut Injuries by 11%

A new study from two affiliated insurance industry groups highlights progress in the prevention of whiplash in rear-end crashes.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2015

Fiat 500X Captures Top Safety Award [Video]

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety names the compact SUV a Top Safety Pick+ award winner.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2015

Honda Accord Models Draw Top IIHS Safety Award [Video]

Also named Top Safety Pick+ award winners are the Acura RDX and ILX.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2015

Hyundai Sonata, Tucson Draw Top Safety Scores [Video]

Both 2016 Hyundai models qualify for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick+ award.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2015

Ford Edge Named Top Safety Pick [Video]

The redesigned mid-size SUV draws the highest possible score in four of five IIHS crashworthiness evaluations.

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