First-Ever IIHS Headlight Ratings Show Most Need Improvement
The Toyota Prius v was the only midsize car out of 31 evaluated to earn a good rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s first-ever headlight ratings.
IIHS Opens Expanded Testing Facility Dedicated to Crash Avoidance
The $30 million expansion includes a 5-acre covered track, one of the largest fabric-covered structures in North America, which will allow testing to continue rain or shine.
More Vehicles Earn Top Honors from IIHS
Number of vehicles earning either of Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s two awards has jumped to 71 from 39 this time last year.
CAPA Teams Up with IIHS to Develop Aftermarket Parts Standards
Development of 501 Bumper Standard included extensive testing and examination of CAPA-certified parts to evaluate safety and efficiency.
I-CAR Adds NHTSA, IIHS, CAR and Bosch Speakers to July Conference
Industry leaders will discuss key technology topics such as driverless cars and telematics July 24-25 in Boston.
IIHS Says Tougher Young Driver Laws Could Prevent 9,500-Plus Collisions Annually
Some states could halve or more than halve their rate of fatal crashes among 15- to 17-year-olds if they adopted strongest graduated driver licensing (GDL) provisions.
IIHS Says Cellphone Use Hasn’t Resulted in Big Boost in Crashes
Studies show cellphone use is a distraction, but their use hasn’t resulted in an “epidemic of crashes.”
Mismatched Bumpers Make Low-Speed Crashes Cost More, Says IIHS
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says that new crash tests it conducted show that SUV bumpers that don’t line up with those on regular cars can lead to huge repair bills in what should be minor collisions in stop-and-go traffic. In the tests, an SUV going 10 mph struck the back of its
Diamond Standard Bumper Passes IIHS High/Low-Speed Testing
Diamond Standard announced that its 2008 Dodge Ram bumper (CH1002383DS) is the first aftermarket bumper to pass Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) testing. "To receive the distinction as the first aftermarket bumper to pass IIHS testing is an honor that validates the single-minded purpose of Diamond Standard: not only manufacturing the safest parts available,
CAPA Releases New Bumper Standard, Enlists IIHS for Crash Tests
The Technical Committee of the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) has approved the CAPA 501 Standard for the certification of aftermarket bumper parts, which includes steel bumpers (front and rear), steel reinforcements (rebars), bumper brackets and energy absorbers. CAPA also enlisted the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) to evaluate the crashworthiness of a vehicle