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Mazda Leads Industry in IIHS 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards: Moves Closer to Goal of Eliminating Traffic Fatalities

Mazda Leads Industry in IIHS 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards: Moves Closer to Goal of Eliminating Traffic Fatalities

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2025 -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced the winners of its 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards and Mazda is proud to receive eight TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, more of the absolute highest award in vehicle safety than any other brand. The awarded vehicles i ... Continue reading

KIA TELLURIDE, EV9 EARN 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARDS

KIA TELLURIDE, EV9 EARN 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARDS

The 2025 Kia Telluride and 2025 EV9 have both been awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designation. The Telluride secured the IIHS's highest honor for the third consecutive year, even as the IIHS continues to raise the bar for safety requirements, while the all-electric E ... Continue reading

Hyundai Awarded Five TOP SAFETY PICK+ Vehicle Designations by IIHS

Hyundai Awarded Five TOP SAFETY PICK+ Vehicle Designations by IIHS

The 2025 IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, Kona (not EV), Tucson/Tucson Hybrid and Santa Fe/Santa Fe Hybrid (built after Nov., 2024) have each received the highest-safety rating, TSP+ by IIHS. The TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards identify the best vehicle choices for safety within their vehicle categories by IIHS. ... Continue reading

IIHS Top Safety and Top Safety Plus Awards For 2025

IIHS Top Safety and Top Safety Plus Awards For 2025

Only 48 models qualify for 2025 awards so far, compared with 71 last year at this time. ... Continue reading

National Safety Council Estimates Over 44,000 Traffic Deaths in 2024

National Safety Council Estimates Over 44,000 Traffic Deaths in 2024

Preliminary analysis from the National Safety Council shows an estimated 44,680 people died in preventable traffic crashes in the United States during 2024. This represents a slight decrease of less than 1% compared to 2023, with only 82 fewer deaths, indicating the crisis on U.S. roadways continues with little improve ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup March 2-8, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup March 2-8, 2025

Auto Central Louisville, Kentucky, March 9, 2025 Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's ... Continue reading

IIHS Headlight Evaluation Tests

IIHS Headlight Evaluation Tests

The headlight evaluation measures the distance over which headlights provide adequate illumination on straightaways and curves. It also checks for glare that headlights may cause for drivers of oncoming vehicles. ... Continue reading

Progressive Named Best Auto Insurance for Young Adults

Progressive Named Best Auto Insurance for Young Adults

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 28, 2025 -- A recent report by USInsuranceAgents.com ranked Progressive as the best insurer for young adults, with rates below average, a potential 30% usage-based discount, and low customer complaints. ... Continue reading

Using a Car Finance Calculator to Compare Low-Rate Loan Offers

Using a Car Finance Calculator to Compare Low-Rate Loan Offers

To secure a vehicle on financing, careful planning and comparison is needed. ... Continue reading

Rising US Auto Insurance Rates Are Disproportionately Hurting Classic Car Owners

Rising US Auto Insurance Rates Are Disproportionately Hurting Classic Car Owners

The Meteoric Rise in U.S. Auto Insurance Rates is Being Subsidized by Collector Car Owners According to Classic & Collector Insurer OpenRoad Standard auto insurers continue their efforts to recover from the unprecedented losses they experienced during COVID-19 due to spikes in catastrophic insurance claims and increase ... Continue reading

How Considering Regular Car Detailing Services Extends Your Vehicle's Lifespan

How Considering Regular Car Detailing Services Extends Your Vehicle's Lifespan

Buying a car is an investment that requires consistent maintenance and care to guarantee its lifetime without repairs. Frequent car detailing is the best strategy to protect this investment. ... Continue reading

IIHS: New crash test metric can help address more types of brain injuries

IIHS: New crash test metric can help address more types of brain injuries

By Becky MuellerSenior Research Engineer, IIHS Picture a boxer taking a hard punch to the face, his head whipping around quickly after his opponent’s glove makes contact. Drivers and passengers can experience similar rotational head motion during crashes in some vehicles. ... Continue reading

Essential Steps to Take After a Car Accident

Essential Steps to Take After a Car Accident

Being well-versed in the essential steps following a car accident can make a significant difference. It's crucial for residents to understand the importance of swift and informed action following such an incident. ... Continue reading

Automotive E-commerce Market to Reach $267.8 Billion by 2032 - Exclusive Report by Meticulous Research®

Automotive E-commerce Market to Reach $267.8 Billion by 2032 - Exclusive Report by Meticulous Research®

REDDING, Calif., Jan. 28, 2025 -- According to a new market research report titled, 'Automotive E-Commerce Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis by Product Type (Component Parts, Wheels/Tires, Vehicles, Accessories, Services), Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles), Medium, Payment Mode, Sales Cha ... Continue reading

The Role of Accident Reconstruction in Torrance Car Accident Cases

The Role of Accident Reconstruction in Torrance Car Accident Cases

Car accidents can leave victims with critical questions. Accident reconstruction plays a vital role in answering these questions and supporting injury claims. ... Continue reading

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