These are the safest new cars and SUVs in 2026 with a starting price that's under $35,000 based on the safety verdict ...

“Safety isn’t just about crash testing,” says Emily A. Thomas, PhD, associate director of auto safety at Consumer Reports. “A safe car has predictable handling and braking, controls that don’t ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration collects crash data about autonomous vehicles, but only issues voluntary guidelines about expectations for those vehicles. Those guidelines softened ...

Thousands of drivers are watching their car’s crash-test safety videos. But does the new social media trend help educate ...

Previous whiplash prevention evaluation abandoned in 2022 New test relies on additional measurements and updated data Four of 18 small SUVs earn top rating The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ...

Bald, faceless and empirically lifelike, this dummy may not be much to look at. But experts say it is a quantum leap forward in a decades-long effort to make cars safer for women. In November, ...

For years, brands like Volvo were almost synonymous with safety, but 2026 marks a notable shift in what today’s safety-focused buyers prioritize. According to Consumer Reports’ new Safety Verdict ...