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More top scores for front crash prevention

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Vol 49, No. 4 May 29, 2014. Better autobrake helps more models earn top ratings for front crash prevention. Less than a year into a new IIHS ratings program for front crash prevention, auto manufacturers are making strides in adopting the most beneficial systems with automatic braking capabilities and are offering the features on a wider variety of models. Twenty-one of 24 cars and SUVs, all 2014 models unless noted, earn an advanced or higher rating in the latest round of IIHS evaluations. The Institute...

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Crash tests show how vehicle size, weight affect safety

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IIHS News April 14, 2009. New crash tests demonstrate the influence of vehicle size and weight on safety in crashes; results are relevant to fuel economy policies. Laws of physics prevail. The Honda Fit, Smart Fortwo, and Toyota Yaris are good performers in the Institute's frontal offset barrier test, but all three are poor performers in the frontal collisions with midsize cars. These results reflect the laws of the physical universe, specifically principles related to force and distance. This would help...

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Senior Vice President, Communications. Office 1 703 247 1530. Mobile 1 202 257 3591. For more information,. Visit our press room. Vehicles with front crash prevention are less likely to to rear-end other vehicles. A new chapter in vehicle research. A major expansion of the IIHS testing facility will allow for year-round crash avoidance evaluations. First LATCH ease-of-use ratings. Only three vehicles earn good ratings for their child seat attachment hardware. Latest news from the Institutes. July 28, 2016.

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Contacts are available Monday Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, Eastern time. We will respond to inquiries within one business day. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Ruckersville, VA 22968. Main 1 434 985 4600. Fax 1 434 985 2202. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. 1005 N. Glebe Road, Suite 800. Arlington, VA 22201. Main 1 703 247 1500. Fax 1 703 247 1588. Highway Loss Data Institute. 1005 N. Glebe Road, Suite 700. Arlington, VA 22201. Main 1 703 247 1600. Fax 1 703 247 1595. Office 1 703 247 1530.

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Looking for a hybrid? Can't find ratings for your vehicle? IIHS tests evaluate two aspects of safety: crashworthiness. How well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash and crash avoidance and mitigation. Technology that can prevent a crash or lessen its severity. With optional front crash prevention, applies only to Hardtop 2-door models;. Applies only to vehicles built after November 2015. With optional front crash prevention. With optional front crash prevention. 2016 Honda Civic 2-door coupe.

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The "Inside IIHS" series of videos offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the work of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and its Vehicle Resear. . . The "Inside IIHS" series of videos offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the work of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and its Vehicle Resear. . . Preparing for a crash test. The "Inside IIHS" series of videos offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the work of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Vehicle Research Cen. . . The "Inside I...

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About the Institutes | IIHS

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing the losses deaths, injuries and property damage from crashes on the nation's roads. Both organizations are wholly supported by auto insurers and insurance associations. Please see our Press room. Human factors research addresses problems associated with teenage drivers, alcohol-impaired driving, truck driver fatigue and safety belt use, to name a few. This scientifi...