Foreign Automakers Dominate IIHS 2024 Safety Picks As Detroit Struggles to Keep Pace
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When IIHS released its 2024 Top Safety Picks, GM vehicles were notably absent while Ford and Stellantis had some winners. IIHS has made it harder to earn the awards.
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Mazda, Hyundai Motor Group, Toyota and Lexus dominated with the most 2024 Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards. Tesla, Rivian also won awards.
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To win, vehicles must earn good ratings in multiple crash tests and score well in crash avoidance tech and headlights. New criteria added for 2024 are more challenging.
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IIHS tested over a dozen GM vehicles but none qualified. Some Ford and Stellantis vehicles met crash standards but failed on headlights or avoidance tech.
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IIHS says Detroit automakers aren't implementing latest safety advances at the rate of foreign brands. Continues urging GM, Ford and Stellantis to make safety more of a priority.