IIHS Crash Tests
Just how safe is your car? How well will it hold up in a collision? Good questions. You can find some of the answers from the crash tests conducted by federal safety regulators but a better source is the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which tests cars not only for safety but also for how expensive they are to repair after an accident.
Reports from both sources are well worth checking out before you start shopping for a new vehicle.
For tests conducted by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), see safercar.gov. For IIHS test results, visit http://www.iihs.org/ratings/
• Honda, Subaru Top IIHS' Safety Picks List
• Kia Sedona, Subaru Impreza Ace Crash Tests
• Mid-Size Cars Sweep Top Safety Pick Awards
• Ford Freestyle Gets Top Rating in Frontal Crash Test
• Audi, Infinity Models Score Well in Crash Tests
• Most Minvan Headrests Are Inadequate
• Minivans, Trucks Show Improvement in Crash Tests
• Simple Road Improvements Can Yield Big Results
• Blazer Most Dangerous Vehicle, Insurance Study Finds
• Korean Automakers Challenge Insurance Safety Study
• Big Sedans Ace Frontal Crash Tests
• Audi and Chevy Top Crash Tests
• Small Cars Flunk Side Impact Crash Test
• Fewer 16-Year-Olds Involved in Car Crashes
• VW's New Jetta Aces Side Impact Crash Test
