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Hyundai is the IIHS Most Awarded Automaker So Far in 2024

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety updates its crash-testing criteria to account for the changes, which can often result in poorer scores in some categories. It’s important to note that some brands don’t get crash-tested, and the IIHS doesn’t test commercial vehicles. Image: IIHS via YouTube] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Tesla Autopilot investigation closed by NHTSA — but now a recall query looms

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government agency, its Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) completed an analysis of 956 crashes up to August 30, 2023: “In approximately half (489) of those crashes, ODI found: 1.) the crash was otherwise unrelated to EA22002. Tesla Autopilot Investigation Findings According to the NHTSA, a U.S.

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Most unsafe? Indian cars with poor safety rating at Global NCAP

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Citroen eC3 electric hatchback is the latest made-in-India cars that returned with zero star rating at the Global NCAP crash test. Here is a look at the made in India cars that performed poorly in safety crash tests at Global NCAP. However, when it comes to safety, the Kwid failed to impress at the Global NCAP crash tests.

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NHTSA: Don't Bedazzle Your Steering Wheel

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It turns out that bejeweling your car's interior isn’t just in bad taste – it can hurt you in a crash. Additionally, the Takata airbag recall, one of the most significant safety recalls of all time, is still adding new vehicles to its ranks several years after it was first announced. Image: Amazon.com] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Tesla Model S receives 5-Star Safety Rating from Euro NCAP

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In 2014, it was the only vehicle to achieve the same rating and five stars in every National Highway Transportation Safety Administration category. Tesla noted that its safety improvement efforts culminated in the release of a new Model S last year, and following that release, Euro NCAP reviewed the vehicle again. Far-Side Airbag.

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Tesla Cybertruck VIN Decoder goes live, revealing configurations and weight

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The Cybertruck shares the same categorization as the Semi, whereas the Model S, X, 3, and Y share a category, according to the documents. Additionally, crash test ratings from the NHTSA should follow within the coming weeks as we near Tesla’s Cybertruck delivery event from Gigafactory Texas. I’d love to hear from you!

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New Volkswagen ID.7 gets five stars in Euro NCAP 

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The Euro NCAP safety tests are cut into four categories: Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Vulnerable Road Users, and Safety Assist. The new Volkswagen ID.7 7 scored 80% to 95% in the four categories. 7 scored the highest in the Adult Occupant category, with 38.3 7 scored lowest in the Safety Assist category, with 14.5

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