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Cadillac CT5’s Shocking IIHS Failure: Driver’s Head Hit Sill

IIHS’s newer SUV-style side and updated front crash tests expose key weaknesses in the 2026 Cadillac CT5 that its 5-star NHTSA rating misses.

Aug 6 -

Owners Paid Millions To Live In Aston Martin's Miami Tower. Now They Claim It's Cracking

Owners at the Aston Martin Residences in Miami allege the two-year-old tower suffers from cracks, water leaks, and other construction defects.

Aug 5 -

Watch A Honda Prelude Tackle The Infamous Moose Test

You'd expect a balanced front-wheel drive coupe with sporty suspension to do well in a test like this, right?

Aug 4 -

Volkswagen Recalls 57,000 Atlas SUVs After Backup Camera Fails

Rearview software flaws on Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport models triggered a safety recall.

Jul 31 -

The Government May Ban Bad Door Handles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration intends to mandate easier methods of egress in all vehicles.

Jul 27 -

Over 300,000 Honda Odyssey Minivans Have Backup Camera Issues

Honda’s most family-friendly vehicle may leave owners with limited rear visibility. A fix will be provided.

Jul 13 -

Cadillac Recalls Every Vistiq SUV For A Potentially Dangerous Third-Row Issue

That's why Cadillac will disable the power-operated seats until it can solve the safety issue.

Jul 6 -

Watch A New Chevy Blazer Obliterate A 1996 Model In A Crash Test

The IIHS pitted a 2026 Blazer against its 30-year-old predecessor. The winner is predictable—but the footage is chilling.

Jun 24 -

This Startling Statistic Is Why Seatbelt Reminders Have Gotten So Annoying

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety began evaluating seatbelt reminders in new vehicles in 2022 to get people to buckle up.

Jun 17 -

Heavy-Duty Trucks Are Finally Getting The Safety Ratings They Need

Believe it or not, commercial vehicles are not tested under consumer standards. But that will soon change.

Jun 17 -

The IIHS Tells Us Which Driver Aids Actually Work—And Which Don't

Motor1 visited the IIHS Vehicle Research Center in Virginia to learn why some driver-assistance systems may actually increase distraction.

Jun 15 -

Jeep Finally Fixed The Wrangler's Biggest Safety Issue

With an updated frame rail for 2026, the Gladiator and Wrangler have a reduced rollover risk.

Mar 6 -

Happy 70th Birthday, Seatbelt

Volvo is celebrating 70 years of the seatbelt with a new technology designed to make its cars even safer.

Mar 5 -

China Is Banning The 'Yoke' Steering Wheel

Chinese officials say the yoke-style steering wheel raises major safety concerns.

Feb 13 -

Old VW Golf Meets Modern Crash Test: Proof of How Far Car Safety Has Come

Had there been people inside the Golf Mk2, they would've had little chance of surviving.

Aug 26 2025 -

Ignoring Over-the-Air Updates for Your Car Could Cost You Thousands. Here's Why

GM says customers are responsible for installing updates within 45 days. Otherwise, owners may be on the hook for parts that fail as a result.

Jul 30 2025 -

This City Just Went a Whole Year Without a Traffic Death

One Scandinavian city has gone 12 months since its last traffic-related fatality. Here's how the government pulled it off.

Jul 29 2025 -

GM's New Technology Could Help You Avoid Crappy Roads

A new GM patent aims to alert you to deteriorating road conditions before you even see them.

Jul 18 2025 -

BMW Drivers Have the Most DUIs In America's Largest Cities: Study

The study also found that Gen Z drivers were most likely to be caught driving under the influence.

Jul 9 2025 -

IIHS: Vehicle Blind Spots Are Getting Bigger Every Year

Forward visibility on some vehicles tested fell by as much as 58 percent over 25 years.

Jun 26 2025 -

This City Added Speed Cameras. Now, They're Issuing 30,000 Tickets a Month

San Francisco now issues more than 1000 tickets per day—and half its cameras aren't even working yet.

May 22 2025 -

NHTSA Investigating 1.3 Million F-150s Over Unexpected Downshifts

The transmission in 2015-2017 F-150 pickups may downshift without warning at highway speeds, potentially causing wheel locking.

Mar 24 2025 -

Only Two of America's 10 Best-Selling Vehicles Earn IIHS Safety Award

The Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, and Toyota RAV4 aren't among them.

Mar 13 2025 -

Most Auto-Braking Systems Actually Work Now, Says IIHS

The systems still struggle to detect and avoid motorcycles, however.

Feb 13 2025 -