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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2018

Headlights Improve on 2018 Models: IIHS

The best-available headlights on 32 of 165 2018 models evaluated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) earned the highest rating of good — marking a significant improvement over only two of 95 2016-model headlight systems that earned a good rating.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2018

GM's Safety Tech Reduces Crashes by 43%

General Motors vehicles equipped with automatic braking and forward collision warning saw 43% fewer police-reported front-to-rear crashes when compared to similar vehicles that aren't equipped with front crash prevention technology, according to a new IIHS study.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2018

2019 Ram 1500 Improves IIHS Safety Rating

The 2019 Ram 1500 crew cab fell short of earning a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) because its headlights earn a marginal rating, but the institute recognized the redesigned large pickup for its safety improvements.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2018

Mobileye, Geotab Technology Tested by Insurance Institute

Retrofitting older vehicles with a collision warning system and a telematics device can significantly improve driver behavior and enhance safety, according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2018

Crashes Rise in Four Legal Marijuana States

Insurance claims in four states that have legalized recreational marijuana have increased 6%, while police-reported crashes have increased 5% in three of the states.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2018

Kia Rio Captures 2018 Top Safety Pick+

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given the 2018 Kia Rio its prestigious Top Safety Pick+ designation when the subcompact car is outfitted with frontal crash prevention and newly available good-rated LED headlights.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2018

Volvo's Flagship Models Capture Top Safety Pick Award

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently recognized the Volvo 2018 S90 and the Volvo 2019 XC90 with 2018 Top Safety Pick awards. These latest awards mean Volvo now has a total of five models that earned a 2018 award from IIHS.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2018

Hyundai's Santa Fe, Accent Named Top Safety Picks

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recently given two more Hyundai models 2018 Top Safety Pick status, including the 2019 Santa Fe and Accent. Hyundai has earned 10 2018 awards, including six models that have been named a Top Safety Pick+.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2018

2019 Subaru Ascent Earns Top Safety Pick+

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named Subaru's 2019 Ascent midsize SUV a 2018 Top Safety Pick+ when outfitted with good-rated LED headlights. This makes seven Subaru vehicles that have earned the institute's highest award.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2018

Improved BMW X2 Earns Top Safety Pick

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has advanced BMW's 2018 X2 models built after July that offer improved head restraints and optional front crash prevention to a higher safety award level.

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