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🔊 Bigger, heavier, and taller vehicles come with plenty of safety concerns for other road users. NPR recently spoke with IIHS researchers Becky Mueller and Jessica Cicchino about how American vehicle trends are impacting pedestrian safety and shaping IIHS test programs. https://lnkd.in/ddSnikW4

Don't miss the latest installment of DRIVE SMART Virginia's podcast featuring IIHS-HLDI President David Harkey! 👂 | https://lnkd.in/gnsQtxF #TrafficSafety #Podcast #Virginia

🚗🔧 How do Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) impact modern vehicle insurance? Join us at #In2Risk24 taking place Nov. 7–9 in Orlando to find out! In this collaborative session with CARFAX and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety / Highway Loss Data Institute, we'll delve into the effects of ADAS on accident rates and severity. Discover why ADAS-equipped vehicles may experience more severe accidents, the consequences of deactivating these features, and whether such vehicles deserve pricing discounts. Gain insights from: Jill Kirshman, Manager - Insurance Analytics at CARFAX Kay Wakeman, Director of Insurance Outreach at IIHS-HLDI Learn about the latest claim trends linked to modern vehicle features and explore in-depth data drawn from billions of vehicle history and safety records. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead! 🦜 Register by Aug. 30 for early bird savings: https://lnkd.in/gC6SZUri #ADAS #VehicleInsurance #RiskManagement #In2Risk #InsuranceInnovation #CARFAX #IIHS #SafetyTrends #ProfessionalDevelopment

💻 Webinar: Effectiveness of Hyundai/Kia antitheft software ⏰ Thursday, August 29 at 2 p.m. ET 🔗 Employees of IIHS-HLDI member companies can register here: https://lnkd.in/epW5yH5t In response to a wave of thefts, Hyundai and Kia began implementing a software upgrade starting in February 2023 to enhance vehicle security features and deter theft attempts. Matt Moore will discuss what is known about the ongoing theft problem and the impacts the software upgrade is having on Hyundai and Kia comprehensive losses. #insurance #data #hyundai #kia

💻 Webinar: Effectiveness of Hyundai/Kia antitheft software ⏰ Thursday, August 29 at 2 p.m. ET 🔗 Employees of IIHS-HLDI member companies can register here: https://lnkd.in/epW5yH5t In response to a wave of thefts, Hyundai and Kia began implementing a software upgrade starting in February 2023 to enhance vehicle security features and deter theft attempts. Matt Moore will discuss what is known about the ongoing theft problem and the impacts the software upgrade is having on Hyundai and Kia comprehensive losses. #insurance #data #hyundai #kia

The 2024 Lexus NX recently earned an upgrade to TOP SAFETY PICK+ thanks to this acceptable rating in the updated moderate overlap crash test. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eN4v9QBy

💥 Rear autobrake is a technology that can intervene to prevent a crash while backing up, as illustrated in this pair of low-speed demonstrations. Learn more about rear AEB in small SUVs: https://lnkd.in/eakv8BvC These sorts of incidents don't often result in injuries, but they can lead to expensive repairs and hassles, and so we encourage consumers to consider this technology when shopping for a new vehicle.

🆕 Researchers from IIHS have joined colleagues from academia and the automated vehicle and insurance industries in issuing a set of best practices for future evaluations of highly automated vehicles. 🔗 | https://lnkd.in/ddsBZ54T

#ICYMI | The 2024 Volvo XC90 earns a good rating in the IIHS updated moderate overlap crash test, which is focused on rear seat occupant protection. The result propels the SUV to a TOP SAFETY PICK+ designation. https://lnkd.in/eN4v9QBy

The 2024-25 BMW X5 earns top marks in our updated moderate overlap crash test. Opting for the 2025 model, which earns a 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK+, ensures you'll get the best headlight performance in addition to top marks for crashworthiness and crash prevention. Check full ratings: https://go.iihs.org/2025X5