The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety first began releasing crash-test ratings in 1995 and introduced the TSP rating in 2006. To get a TSP rating in 2026, vehicles must earn: • A rating of Good ...

Mazda took home the most awards in the sub-$30,000 category, solidifying its position as a safety leader. 45 vehicles earned IIHS Top Safety Pick+ awards despite tougher safety standards. Many ...

Requirements for Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awards are more rigorous in 2026. Not a single minivan has earned an IIHS safety award in 2026. More than a dozen vehicles on the list start ...

Let’s clear up a misconception: A car doesn’t have to be expensive to be safe. Rather, many affordable mainstream cars get crash safety scores that match—or beat—some high-end vehicles. When you’re ...

Just because a car is popular doesn’t mean that it’s the safest choice. In fact, a Consumer Reports analysis found that some top-selling cars and SUVs are far from the top of the pack when it comes to ...

Twelve electric vehicles earned a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The IIHS is asking automakers to improve protection for back-seat passengers and enhance ...

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced the latest round of models to attain its Top Safety Pick+ accolade, the agency’s highest rating for vehicle safety. The safety body ...