Skip these popular cars and SUVs. Our safer picks do better on crash tests, come with standard AEB and BSW, and have better handling and easier controls.

Level 3 self-driving cars reach eyes-off autonomy in 2026, balancing human oversight, AI reliability, and regulatory updates for safer roads.

Our 2025 list is shorter than last year’s, but a few great options allow for rolling in style as well as safety. Looking to maximize both luxury and safety with your next car purchase? You’ve come to ...

Looking to maximize both luxury and safety with your next car purchase? You’ve come to the right place. This is MotorTrend’s list of the safest luxury cars for 2025, a compilation of luxury vehicles ...

Why publish a list of our picks for the safest new cars? Aren’t all cars safe in 2025? Don’t confuse “safe” with “safer.” Manufacturers make vehicles safer than those from 10 years ago, for sure.

“Safety isn’t just about crash testing,” says Emily A. Thomas, PhD, associate director of auto safety at Consumer Reports. “A safe car has predictable handling and braking, controls that don’t ...

When seniors are shopping for the right car, it's wise to look for specific lifesaving safety features, according to industry experts. "Side airbags with head and torso protection have been shown to ...

Looking for the perfect first car? These 5 pre-owned vehicles balance safety, reliability, and affordability, making them ideal for teen drivers like my daughter. Teenage drivers need safe, reliable ...

On a recent trip to San Francisco, I hopped in a Waymo at the airport for a nearly 30-mile journey to Mountain View, Calif.

Each year the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) sets the standard by awarding its coveted Top Safety Pick+ designations, which are recognized across the industry and coveted by every major ...

A court case in which an electric vehicle driver claimed his car moved on its own because of a fault, killing a young boy, has shone a spotlight on the safety of EVs. Ashenafei Demissie, 53, was ...