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Crash course.(Annual Auto Issue)(crash tests inadequate)(Industry Overview)
Each year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) buys approximately 100 new cars and trucks, then crashes them head-on into a wall or bashes them broadside to see how well they're likely to protect occupants in real-world collisions. The $4 million taxpayers spend on this annual wrecking spree is only a fraction of the hundreds of millions carmakers spend to design one vehicle. But because NHTSA's results are made public, they've become a strong incentive for automakers to improve their safety scores.
And improve they have: Just 30 percent of the 94 new vehicles rated in 1985, when NHTSA's crash program was well under way, received high ...
- NHTSA CHALLENGES INDUSTRY ON TRUCK CRASH TESTS.(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Automotive News STOFFER, HARRY March 1, 1999 700+ words
...blaming federal crash tests for the increased...of trucks, NHTSA said. In another paper, NHTSA will disclose...of four more crash tests in its continuing...side- impact crash tests. At a June...compatibility, NHTSA reported somewhat...
- NHTSA SUED TO RELEASE CHRYSLER MINIVAN CRASH TESTS
- Press release article from: PR Newswire May 23, 1995 700+ words
...them. According to multiple NHTSA sources, the agency's crash tests show a Chrysler rear liftgate...filed by the Hartshornes. NHTSA has repeatedly refused requests...investigation, including the crash tests. NHTSA should let the public know...
- 2009 Subaru Forester Earns Highest Ratings in NHTSA NCAP Crash Tests.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire May 21, 2008 700+ words
...and side-impact crash tests for all seating positions...Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) crash tests. The Subaru Forester...and side-impact crash tests for all seating positions...performance in the NHTSA NCAP tests." New...
- 2007 Subaru Legacy and Outback Earn Highest Ratings in NHTSA NCAP Crash Tests.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire February 16, 2007 700+ words
...and side-impact crash tests for all seating positions...Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) crash tests. The Subaru Legacy...and side-impact crash tests for all seating positions...performances in the NHTSA NCAP tests." NHTSA...
- 2005 Subaru Outback Earns 5-Star Rating in NHTSA NCAP Tests; The New Subaru...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire November 3, 2004 700+ words
...Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) crash tests. The new Subaru...Outback in the NCAP crash tests," said Fred Adcock...priority for Subaru." NHTSA's New Car Assessment...equipment. The NCAP crash tests are conducted at...vehicles for the ...
- Chevy S10 earns 3 stars from NHTSA in crash tests.(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Automotive News STOFFER, HARRY February 14, 2000 700+ words
...better in government crash tests, but its scores still...test. The last time NHTSA rated an S10 without...rated so far for 2000 by NHTSA are the previously tested...vehicles of similar size, NHTSA said. The government...belted dummies in the crash tests, called New Car ...
- 2005 Subaru Outback Earns 5-Star Rating in NHTSA NCAP Tests; The New Subaru...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire August 31, 2004 700+ words
...Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) crash tests. The new Subaru...Outback in the NCAP crash tests," said Fred Adcock...marketplace." NHTSA's New Car Assessment...equipment. The NCAP crash tests are conducted at...vehicles for the NHTSA ...
- Original 5-star test loses luster; NHTSA may set tougher standards for crash...
- Magazine article from: Automotive News Stoffer, Harry October 25, 2004 700+ words
...Stoffer The granddaddy of crash tests may be headed for retirement...is distinct from the crash tests all vehicles must pass...differentiation is the main reason NHTSA says it must consider...advocacy group, says NHTSA should conduct the assessment...