How to Know if Your Automobile is Safe and Crashworthy
Car owners typically have access to information about their car's cargo capacity, fuel economy, and safety features. However, most car owners do not have readily available information regarding the crashworthiness of their automobile. In fact, crash test scores are not always made public. Also, car owners and consumers are not … [Read more...] about How to Know if Your Automobile is Safe and Crashworthy
Kia Spectra Gets Worst Crash Test Rating
Kia Spectra Got The Lowest Rating In The IIHS Crash Test. The Kia Spectra is the first vehicle since 2001 to get the insurance industry's worst safety rating in a frontal crash test, according to results released Sunday. The Spectra, a small, four-door sedan that starts at $13,240, got the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's … [Read more...] about Kia Spectra Gets Worst Crash Test Rating
Statistics and Controversy About Airbags
120 Million Vehicles Now Feature Airbags According To IIHS. More than 120 million vehicles now feature airbags, and another 1 million new vehicles with airbags are sold each month, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a division of the Department of … [Read more...] about Statistics and Controversy About Airbags
