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Latest driver death rates highlight dangers of muscle cars

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Eighteen of the 23 vehicles with the lowest driver death rates are minivans or SUVs, and 12 are luxury vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • Eighteen of the 23 vehicles with the lowest driver death rates are minivans or SUVs, and 12 are luxury vehicles.
  • “The muscle cars on this list highlight that a vehicle’s image and how it is marketed can also contribute to crash risk.”
    IIHS has been calculating driver death rates approximately every three years since 1989.
  • But three Dodge muscle cars with excessively high driver death rates also rank among the worst performers when it comes to other-driver deaths, suggesting these vehicles are driven in an aggressive manner.
  • Several of the luxury vehicles with the lowest driver and other-driver death rates pack nearly as much horsepower as some of the muscle cars that rank among the worst performers.

Rear passenger protection falls short in most midsize SUVs

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Most midsize SUVs offer inadequate front crash protection for passengers seated in the rear, the latest crash test ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Most midsize SUVs offer inadequate front crash protection for passengers seated in the rear, the latest crash test ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show.
  • Although the test still includes a driver dummy, rear passenger protection is the main thing currently differentiating vehicles in this test.
  • Of 13 midsize SUVs tested, only four — the Ford Explorer, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Subaru Ascent and Tesla Model Y — earn good ratings.
  • This isn’t because the rear seat has become less safe, but because restraint technologies have only improved in the front seat.

Few vehicles excel in new nighttime test of pedestrian autobrake

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Its discouraging that so many midsize SUVs and small pickups perform poorly in the nighttime test because research suggests these types of vehicles are more dangerous to pedestrians, says Harkey.

Key Points: 
  • Its discouraging that so many midsize SUVs and small pickups perform poorly in the nighttime test because research suggests these types of vehicles are more dangerous to pedestrians, says Harkey.
  • A recent IIHS study found that the technology slashed pedestrian crashes by more than a quarter overall for equipped vehicles.
  • All three vehicles slowed substantially with their high and low beams in the 37 mph parallel test, mitigating the impact.
  • While some basic-rated vehicles avoided hitting the pedestrian dummy at the lower test speeds, none avoided collisions in the higher-speed crossing or higher-speed parallel scenario.

New-Vehicle Tech is a Double-Edged Sword: Risky to Satisfaction—Yet Necessary for Future Adoption, J.D. Power Finds

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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This strategy could cause them to lose their competitive advantage, as not all encounter significant quality problems when integrating advanced technologies.

Key Points: 
  • This strategy could cause them to lose their competitive advantage, as not all encounter significant quality problems when integrating advanced technologies.
  • Innovation is non-negotiable, said Kathleen Rizk, senior director of user experience benchmarking and technology at J.D.
  • Power.
  • This means that some are innovating more flawlessly for a particular tech, while others struggle with their execution.

Most midsize SUVs perform well in new side test

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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Its encouraging to see so many midsize SUVs from different automakers earn good ratings in this more challenging evaluation, says IIHS Senior Research Engineer Becky Mueller, whose research formed the foundation for the new test protocol.

Key Points: 
  • Its encouraging to see so many midsize SUVs from different automakers earn good ratings in this more challenging evaluation, says IIHS Senior Research Engineer Becky Mueller, whose research formed the foundation for the new test protocol.
  • Like the original side test, the new test represents the type of crash that occurs when two crossing vehicles collide in an intersection.
  • Instead of the earlier 3,300 pounds, the new one weighs around 4,200 pounds, which approximates the weight of most modern midsize SUVs.
  • Except for the Wrangler, all the midsize SUVs tested earn good scores for their driver and passenger airbags and head injury measures.

Subaru Announces Pricing On 2022 Ascent 3-Row SUV Including New Onyx Edition Trim Level

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Monday, June 14, 2021
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CAMDEN, N.J., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Subaru of America Inc. today announced pricing on the 2022 Ascent, its award-winning SUV.

Key Points: 
  • CAMDEN, N.J., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Subaru of America Inc. today announced pricing on the 2022 Ascent, its award-winning SUV.
  • Available in five trim levels Base, Premium, new Onyx Edition, Limited, and Touring the 2022 Ascent arrives in Subaru retailers this summer.
  • Aside from the new Onyx Edition, every trim level is offered at the same price as the previous year.
  • New for 2022 model year, the Ascent Onyx Edition debuts with exclusive black-finish exterior and unique interior design details.

Subaru Earns Nine IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards For 2021 Model Lineup

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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Subaru of America, Inc. announced that its 2021 vehicle lineup offers five TOP SAFETY PICK+ and four TOP SAFETY PICK awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Key Points: 
  • Subaru of America, Inc. announced that its 2021 vehicle lineup offers five TOP SAFETY PICK+ and four TOP SAFETY PICK awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
  • With a total of nine IIHS awards, Subaru is tied for the most awards earned by an individual brand.
  • "We are extremely proud to receive nine IIHS awards for our 2021 model lineup," said Thomas J. Doll, President and Chief Executive Officer, Subaru of America, Inc. "Our goal is to provide customers with vehicles made to the highest standards of safety, comfort and value."
  • Since 2013, Subaru has received a cumulative total of 52 TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, which is more than any other brand.

2021 Subaru Ascent SUV Earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award

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Friday, August 14, 2020
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Ascent comes standard with Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which includes automatic emergency braking, and it earns the 'Superior' rating for both evaluations.

Key Points: 
  • Ascent comes standard with Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which includes automatic emergency braking, and it earns the 'Superior' rating for both evaluations.
  • The Subaru models that have won the IIHS award are equipped with EyeSight.
  • For 2020, IIHS had incorporated pedestrian crash prevention ratings into its TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards for the first time.
  • For the full list of current IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ winners, visit the IIHS website .

Subaru Of America, Inc. Sells First All-New 3-Row Ascent® SUV

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Friday, June 15, 2018
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CAMDEN, N.J., June 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the first sale of its all-new 3-row Ascent SUV to a loyal Subaru owner by Sommer's Subaru in Mequon, Wisconsin.

Key Points: 
  • CAMDEN, N.J., June 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the first sale of its all-new 3-row Ascent SUV to a loyal Subaru owner by Sommer's Subaru in Mequon, Wisconsin.
  • Sommer's Subaru delivered the first all-new 2019 Ascent to long-time Subaru owner, Samantha Ernest of Pewaukee, Wisconsin, who was accompanied by her two sons, Caden and Oliver, and their Boston Terrier, Brewer.
  • She bought her first Subaru from me in 2006, and in 2008 she bought a Tribeca.
  • The new SUBARU STARLINK Entertainment Anywhere kit is a great fit for families in the all-new 2019 Ascent, the first Subaru model to offer an in-vehicle WI-FI hotspot.