crash test

After Hyundai nominated its Nexo Fuel Cell SUV for early crash testing, it's become the first production hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (HFCV) ever tested by the IIHS​ in the United States. The crash testing body awarded the vehicle a best-available Top Safety Pick+ rating​.

A new round of crash testing by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) put the Tesla Model 3 sedan through its paces, finding it performed impressively across all categories. ​

Hyundai Mobis has developed the world's first airbag system for panoramic sunroofs. This new system stops the occupants from spilling from the cabin in the event of a rollover and could also reduce serious head injuries.

Researchers in Germany have worked with Daimler to develop new X-ray technology for crash testing, which provides a new perspective on interior car components during impact, and better forecasting for real-life crashes as a result.​

With obesity rates rising and boomers getting older, a Michigan-based trauma surgeon and crash-test-dummy maker are hoping to bring car safety up to date with models that represent today’s older and overweight drivers.

The European safety organization Euro NCAP has announced the introduction of a new test to ascertain the effectiveness of pedestrian detection and autonomous braking and collision avoidance systems from different auto manufacturers.

Genty has updated and uprated the design of its 2015 Akylone hypercar concept to provide even more power, with a 366 CID V8 with twin turbos that promises to put out more than 1,200 bhp, and provide the Akylone with a blistering 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 2.7 seconds.

With glowing reviews and positive sales, Tesla's Model S seems to be on a roll in 2013. Now the EV has joined the 1 percent of vehicles to have achieved a 5-star safety rating in testing by the NHTSA, scoring a record 5.4 rating in its overall Vehicle Safety Score (VSS).