Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Going Fast Is Fun, But Watch What Happens When It All Goes Wrong

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Going Fast Is Fun, But Watch What Happens When It All Goes Wrong

We all love driving fast, but watching the cold hard reality imposed on us all by The Laws Of Physics might make you think twice before speeding. Forget Autonomy, Drivers Still Want Control The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or IIHS is an independent agency that holds automakers publicly accountable for the safety of their … Read more

Automatic Braking Systems Still Suck At Preventing Crashes With Motorcycles And Semis

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Automatic Braking Systems Still Suck At Preventing Crashes With Motorcycles And Semis

Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images) Despite the many advances in modern automotive technology, the forward collision mitigation systems on cars, SUVs and pickup trucks still struggle to detect vehicles that aren’t also cars, the IIHS reports based on new data. Automatic emergency braking and front collision warning systems have a hard time identifying semi trucks … Read more