Most Recent Awards and Research Articles
You May Not Be Maximizing Your PHEV's Efficiency
One major issue with how the EPA conducts its fuel economy testing is that the tests are conducted in a way that doesn't imitate real-world…
By Joel Patel, Automotive Editor - December 30, 2022
Rivian Earns Highest-Possible Safety Rating
While we’re still waiting for crash-test results from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTHSA) for the Rivian R1T, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety…
By Joel Patel, Automotive Editor - December 20, 2022
2023 Kia EV6 Gets Highest-Possible Safety Rating
Thanks to improved headlights, the 2023 Kia EV6 has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest award of being named a Top Safety…
By Joel Patel, Automotive Editor - December 14, 2022
Vehicle Quality Declined Due To Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic forced automakers to become creative to find ways to meet customer demand for vehicles when production of vehicles slowed down because of…
By Joel Patel, Automotive Editor - July 1, 2022
2022 Toyota 86, BRZ Earn Highest-Possible Safety Rating
Sports cars aren’t known for being safe, but the 2022 Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ continue to do things differently. The affordable, fun-to-drive sports cars…
By Joel Patel, Automotive Editor - May 10, 2022
Is The 2022 Lexus NX Crossover Safe?
Lexus has introduced a fully redesigned NX for the 2022 model year. Both the gas-powered version of the NX and the plug-in hybrid model have…
By Joel Patel, Automotive Editor - April 20, 2022
2022 Toyota Corolla Earns Highest Safety Rating
The 2022 Toyota Corolla sedan and hatchback are the latest recipients of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest safety rating. The vehicles earned…
By Joel Patel, Automotive Editor - March 30, 2022
Longest-Lasting Cars You Can Buy
With car prices being at an all-time high because of the ongoing chip shortage and loan terms now lasting as long as seven years, it’s…
By Joel Patel, Automotive Editor - March 9, 2022
IIHS Safety Ratings Changing In 2023
Automakers have finally started to update the headlights on their vehicles, leading to 65 models earning the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety…
By Joel Patel, Automotive Editor - February 25, 2022
2021 Ford F-150 Safety Rating Upgraded By IIHS
The 2021 Ram 1500 is getting some competition when it comes to crash-test scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). For 2021, Ford…
By Joel Patel, Automotive Editor - October 14, 2021
