The NHTSA and IIHS both have different crash tests they conduct in order to determine how safe a car is. Here's what you need to know about them.

When shopping for a vehicle, crash test ratings from controlled laboratory environments only tell half the story.In real-world accidents, vehicle weight, structural compatibility, horsepower, and ...

Chinese cars used to have the worst reputation in the auto world. “Tin cans,” “unsafe,” “flimsy”—you’ve heard it all. But in ...

Even the best driver can get into an accident. And if it happens to you, you're likely better off in a car that has been rated highly for safety. Take, for instance, the test in which a car is rammed ...

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crashes about 80 new cars annually to identify safety flaws. IIHS uses real-world crash data to determine which tests to conduct and how to improve ...