A new list reveals the safest vehicles of 2026, with 45 cars and trucks earning the top award this year.

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.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has bestowed its Top Safety Pick+ award on 45 model-year 2026 vehicles so far, but, surprisingly, not a single minivan qualifies.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released its awards for 2026, with 63 vehicles qualifying.To earn award ...

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is requiring better crash avoidance technology and stronger rear-seat protection.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is updating federal standards to improve how car seats are tested.

Consumer Reports has long been known for ranking new cars based on their safety features, but for 2026, it's taking matters to a new level by scoring brands as a whole. On Tuesday, CR named Mazda as ...

Ford, Lincoln, and Buick earned IIHS Top Safety Pick awards, but all Detroit brands missed the coveted Safety Pick+ rating.