The Drive Behind the Industry
No, it’s not the start/stop button. Dacia has built its reputation on keeping things simple. But apparently, one button on its modern cars gets more exercise than anything else: the…
IIHS research using nearly 17,000 linked crashes shows telematics flagging far more phone use than police paperwork ever records. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says police officers are missing…
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. The 2026 Cadillac CT5 just did something…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration intends to mandate easier methods of egress in all vehicles. Update: NHTSA has reached out to Motor1 with a statement regarding the issue of…
Had there been people inside the Golf Mk2, they would’ve had little chance of surviving. Enthusiasts and journalists often complain about car bloat. Today’s vehicles are noticeably bigger and heavier…
A new GM patent aims to alert you to deteriorating road conditions before you even see them. Let’s face it: America’s road infrastructure is less than perfect. Potholes, pockmarks, and…
Forward visibility on some vehicles tested fell by as much as 58 percent over 25 years. Vehicles today are far larger than they were before the turn of the century.…
The Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, and Toyota RAV4 aren’t among them. Tougher test standards mean fewer cars are earning the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick Awards this…
The systems still struggle to detect and avoid motorcycles, however. A few years ago, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) discovered that its automatic emergency braking (AEB) test wasn’t…
The “Active Heel Airbag” can protect against serious foot injuries Six airbags are now standard in almost all cars in Europe, and eight is not uncommon. An additional airbag could…