‘Retirement vehicles’ raise the risk of crash fatalities for older drivers ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Older drivers, who are less likely to survive severe crashes than any other age group, also tend to drive outdated vehicles that lack crucial safety...

Catalytic converters make 2004-09 Toyota Prius an unlikely theft target ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A spike in demand for precious metals has made Toyota Prius vehicles that are more than 10 years old an unlikely target of thieves, a recent report...

Small SUVs struggle in new, tougher side test ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is introducing a new, tougher side crash test to address higher-speed crashes that continue to cause...

With more electric vehicles comes more proof of safety ARLINGTON, Va., April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evidence is growing that electric vehicles are at least as safe as conventional ones, with two more vehicles that run exclusively on battery power...

Vehicle choice, crash differences help explain women’s higher injury risk ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Women are much more likely than men to suffer a serious injury when they are involved in a crash, but much of the heightened risk is related to the...