Crash-test ratings can change how shoppers view a vehicle, especially when a familiar model earns fewer stars than expected.
There are two organizations that test the safety of vehicles and assign them ratings — NHTSA and IIHS. NHTSA stands for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and IIHS is the Insurance ...
See the safest new cars of 2026. Our review of IIHS Top Safety Picks highlights the best SUVs and sedans for back-seat safety and crash protection.