The organization updated its rules for 2023 making it harder forThe evaluation now includes a side-impact test that simulates a larger, heavier vehicle ramming into the side of the test subject at a faster speed.
The weight has been increased from 3,300 pounds to 4,200 pounds and the speed from 31 mph to 37 mph to better reflect current road conditions.The IIHS has also started to factor in the nighttime performance of automatic emergency braking systems faced with avoiding running into a pedestrian and requires that the best headlights be available across an entire model lineup.
As a result, the overall number of vehicles achieving either a Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick designation has dropped from 101 to just 48."The number of winners is smaller this year because we’re challenging automakers to build on the safety gains they’ve already achieved," said IIHS President David Harkey."These models are true standouts in both crash worthiness and crash prevention.", combining for 15 awards, followed by Honda/Acura and Mazda at six each.
Not a Ford or Chevy in sight
When you make a car out of tinfoil what do you expect.
Seems like you guys are missing one of the bigger stories of the day...