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Injury, Collision & Theft Losses
Collision and theft losses are presented in terms of average loss payments per insured vehicle year. Injury losses represent claim frequencies filed under Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverages.
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
Performs a number of safety tests, inluding 5 mph, 40 mph offset, and headrest tests.
Low Speed Crash Test
Bumpers should protect car bodies from damage in low-speed collisions, the kind that frequently occur in congested urban traffic. But many don't.
LS 'Acceptable' In Offset Crash Test
The 2000 Saturn LS received an "acceptable" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) after evaluating the crashworthiness of the car in its demanding and controversial test.
Midsize Car Bumper Test Results
Damage repair costs for midsize cars subjected to four low-speed crash tests at 5 MPH.
NHTSA Crash Tests Saturn VUE
The tests included a full frontal crash at 35 mph into a solid barrier, a side impact crash at 38.5 mph, and a rollover resistance test.
OnStar Proves that it is Worth Every Penny
You may call me the dumbest man in Detroit, but I'd prefer to think of myself as another satisfied OnStar customer.
Shopping for a Safer Car
If you're like most people shopping for a new car, safety ranks high among your purchase considerations.
Small Car Bumper Test Results
In IIHS' 1997 test, the SL2 came out on top. It was one of the best cars they've ever tested. However, the results of some of the other cars may surprise you.
Some Side Air Bags In '02 Autos Fall Short
The new NHTSA data show door-mounted bags, like those used in many Mercedes and BMW models, exceeded the acceptable injury levels in five out of five cars tested using a dummy the size of a 3-year-old. Head air bags and curtains have met that standard more easily, prompting Ford and others to consider changing from more powerful seat bags. Saturn offers head curtain air bags on all of its cars.