Hemi Hitter: Muscle cars among the deadliest vehicles on the road, IIHS data shows
Toronto, Ontario — They’re loud, heavy and an undisputed icon in the history of the automobile—but according to the IIHS, muscle cars may also be the deadliest vehicles on the road. A new report from the U.S. safety institute found that of the 21 models that recorded the highest rates of driver death, six of […]
Securing Your Cargo: Rear-seat safety lags behind in IIHS small pickup crash testing
Toronto, Ontario — Small pickups are the latest vehicle class to fall short when it comes to protecting backseat passengers, as a recent IIHS crash testing session would show, with not a single of the five trucks tested earning a grade of “Good”. The Nissan Frontier fared the best, achieving an “Acceptable” rating, following another […]
Small Overlap, Big Difference: Crash ratings reflect real-world safety benefits, IIHS report says
Toronto, Ontario — As it turns out, IIHS crash ratings aren’t simply for bragging rights among OEMs, as a recent report from the institute has found a direct correlation between higher crash test ratings and real-world crash survivability rates. In a report published Thursday, entitled “IIHS small overlap frontal crash test ratings and real-world driver […]
