A female crash-test dummy to replace an outdated model largely based on male proportions would improve safety for women, who face higher fatality and injury risks on the road, officials said.

New safety test results show how some popular electric vehicles performed in collisions and avoiding pedestrians. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently examined how seven EV's performed.

When the Trump administration announced it was giving the green light to the design for a female crash test dummy, it was welcome news to the advocates who have long fought for better female ...

You’d think swerving at the last second to avoid a crash would be the smart move. But with semi trucks, that instinct could kill you. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) just revealed ...

Despite many concerns that the Cybertruck would struggle to keep up Tesla’s excellent crash-test rating, it just sailed through IIHS crash testing with flying colors. At the same time, there’s room to ...

"Impact" encore Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app The two-part NOVA special ULTIMATE CRASH TEST explores what really happens in a multi-vehicle collision ...

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash-tested seven model-year 2025 electric vehicles, but none earned either of the agency’s awards. Only the Nissan Ariya and Chevrolet Blazer EV were ...

Forensic science is put to the test after the first-ever staged multi-vehicle pileup. Car safety experts just pulled off a first-of-its-kind remote controlled multi-vehicle pile up. Now investigators ...

If, like me, you're morbidly curious and you like to watch crash test videos in your free time then buckle up because last week PBS published a comprehensive documentary that recreates and ...

If you’re looking for an exceptionally safe car, there are six more models you should consider, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Hyundai Elantra and Sonata, Kia K4, Nissan ...

If their slick tech features have convinced you that Chinese cars are finally a match for Western rivals, Euro NCAP’s latest test results might make you think again. While some Chinese cars really are ...

Peering out a window at Torslanda Works, one of Volvo's largest production facilities in Sweden, reveals a side lot filled with crashed cars. The automaker still conducts physical crash tests of ...