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NewsMay 29, 2013

New IIHS Video Explains Roof Strength Testing

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety releases a new video highlighting how the organization measures vehicle roof strength in crash tests.

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NewsMay 22, 2013

New IIHS Video Explains Frontal Crash Testing Methods

The video demonstrates how structural performance, dummy injury measures and restraint systems affect a vehicle's frontal crash rating.

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NewsMay 16, 2013

2013 Outlander Sport and 2014 Forester Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Recognition

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) said the 2014 Subaru Forester is the first vehicle to earn top scores in the organization’s new small overlap front crash test. IIHS said the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport earned “acceptable” ratings in the test.

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NewsMay 8, 2013

New IIHS Videos Offer Insight into Crash Test Process

The first installment of a new video series explains what kinds of dummies IIHS uses and how they help engineers evaluate vehicle crashworthiness.

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NewsMay 8, 2013

RAV4 Draws IIHS 'Top Safety Pick' Award

The designation is based on the vehicle's favorable performance in moderate overlap front, side, rollover, and rear crash tests.

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NewsMay 1, 2013

2013 Fleet Safety Conference Session to Cover IIHS’ Top Safety Pick+ Criteria

At the 2013 Fleet Safety Conference, the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Senior Research Engineer Chris Sherwood will cover the organization’s new Top Safety Pick+ safety recognition level.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaApril 2, 2013

IIHS Takes Top Safety Picks to a Higher Level

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has raised the bar on frontal crash protection with a fifth safety test. Vehicles that perform well in all five categories can now earn a higher level of recognition: Top Safety Pick+.

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NewsMarch 20, 2013

IIHS Study: Weak Guards on Truck Trailers Pose Deadly Underride Threat in Crashes

New research from the Highway Institute for Highway Safety raises concerns about U.S. safety standards for semitrailer underride guards. Most semitrailers fail to prevent passenger vehicles from sliding underneath them in crashes involving just a small portion of the truck's rear, IIHS says.

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NewsMarch 13, 2013

Five More Vehicles Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award

The Honda Civic two-door and four-door, Volvo XC60, Lincoln MKZ and Mazda 6 have all earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s top safety award.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichMarch 13, 2013

Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Increase 7 Percent in 2012-CY

Although costs have increased, many fleets continued to cycle vehicles early to take advantage of still favorable resale market conditions. This strategy has reduced average vehicle age and helped minimize maintenance expenses.

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