Pedestrian deaths rising on freeways, too
Dec 19, 2019 — Pedestrian fatalities on U.S. interstates and other freeways rose 60 percent from 2009 to 2018. Most of those killed were trying to cross the freeway in urban areas.
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Four automakers meet AEB goal ahead of time
Dec 17, 2019 — Audi and Volvo have joined Mercedes-Benz and Tesla in equipping all their light passenger vehicles with front automatic emergency braking.
IIHS announces 2020 awards criteria
Dec 11, 2019 — Good or acceptable headlights must be standard next year for a vehicle to qualify for Top Safety Pick+. Pedestrian crash prevention is also part of the criteria.
Ford Explorer falls short of safety award
Dec 9, 2019 — The redesigned Explorer offers better protection in the driver-side small overlap front test than earlier models, but hasn't improved enough to qualify for a 2019 Top Safety Pick.
2020 Jeep Renegade earns safety award
Dec 6, 2019 — The small SUV earns a Top Safety Pick award following structural improvements to boost protection in small overlap frontal crashes.