New crash tests: small cars improve

IIHS news release • May 26, 2011 New crash tests: small cars improve and the top performers also are fuel sippers ARLINGTON, VA — Six of 13 small cars recently evaluated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety earn the TOP SAFETY PICK award, and none earns a poor rating in any of 4 tests. This is a turnaround from a few years ago when small cars struggled to earn top safety ratings. The new tests include hybrids and gasoline-only models that are among the most fuel-efficient vehicles available in the U.S. market. More news at https://www.iihs.org/news