Vehicle safety experts call the design 'promising' but note that it is only one tool to improve vehicle safety for drivers and passengers.

A female crash-test dummy to replace an outdated model largely based on male proportions would improve safety for women, who ...

Though the new dummy's official use has not yet been confirmed, THOR-05F represents a monumental first step in equitably ...

Her name is THOR-5F, and she's the upcoming latest addition to the NHTSA's crash-testing efforts. The name stands for Test ...

The U.S. Department of Transportation introduced a new female crash dummy as it seeks to step up safety for women, who face a ...

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced its offical endorsement of a highly sophisticated new model of ...

U.S. Department of Transportation / Courtesy of Humanetics brochure" > The U.S. Department of Transportation has taken a ...

The car world is always advancing, with companies working hard to make vehicles safer through new ideas and tough designs.

Though the criteria for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s highest honor are more strict, both the 2025 Tesla Model Y and Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid SUVs hold onto their positions with top ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is sharing its list of model year 2025 vehicles selected for testing as part of the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings under its New Car Assessment ...

The U.S. government has released a new crash test dummy design that advocates believe will help make cars safer for women.

If you’re looking for an exceptionally safe car, there are six more models you should consider, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Hyundai Elantra and Sonata, Kia K4, Nissan ...