Automation may not eliminate crashes
Jun 4, 2020 — Human error plays a role in virtually all crashes, but self-driving cars may have trouble avoiding the same mistakes.
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Small cars have high driver death rates
May 28, 2020 — Among late-model vehicles, small cars and minicars remain the most dangerous, according to new driver death rates calculated by IIHS. Nearly half of the 20 models with the lowest death rates are luxury SUVs.
Dealers don't mention teen safety features
May 19, 2020 — Many vehicles allow parents to monitor or control aspects of their teen’s driving, but salespeople often require prompting before they bring up these systems with prospective buyers.
Jeep Wrangler tips over during crash test
May 7, 2020 — The 4-door SUV earns a marginal rating in the driver-side small overlap front crash test because it tipped over onto its passenger side after striking the barrier.
Driver assistance systems are improving
Apr 16, 2020 — Advanced systems are eliminating more crashes as technology improves, a new HLDI study of BMW models shows. However, the impact of partial automation remains murky.