Wrecked  frontal view of a blue sedan

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Frontal offset crash tests conducted by the Institute since 1995 have prompted huge improvements in how vehicles protect people in frontal crashes. Now this consumer information program is undergoing a major change.

The Institute evaluates the crashworthiness of passenger vehicles based on 40 mph frontal offset crash  tests in which the driver side of the front of a vehicle strikes a deformable barrier. Read more . . .

Land Rover is total wreck

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For the first time ever, the Institute has chosen 10 cars, all 2006 models, that win Top Safety Pick awards. The awards recognize car designs that afford the best protection for people in front, side, and rear crashes, based on performance in Institute tests. The winning vehicles were chosen from among current models of small, midsize, and large cars plus minivans. Read more . . .