IIHS

Cypress, Calif., August 20, 2008 -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today awarded its "Top Safety Pick" to the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, after the crossover SUV earned the top rating in all three of the Institute's crashworthiness evaluations.

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander ES

"When you add Outlander's superior crash protection to its combination of styling, performance, fuel efficiency, and value, it doesn't take a back seat to any vehicle in the crossover segment," said EVP of Sales and Marketing Dan Kuhnert. "We're extremely pleased that the IIHS has confirmed our commitment to safety."

08.20.2008 -- The 2009 Nissan Rogue has earned a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. The Rogue, as well as nine other small SUVs, was evaluated for front, side and rear crash protection. The Top Safety Pick award recognizes vehicles that provide superior overall crash protection among vehicles in their class and only includes vehicles with available electronic stability control, the Rogue comes standard with Nissan’s electronic stability control system, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC).

About the safety features of the Nissan Rogue:

Audi leads luxury automakers in number of 2008 IIHS Top Safety Pick awards as Audi’s commitment to safety goes beyond crash test safety ratings, includes range of preventive safety features

HERNDON, Va., Aug 12, 2008 - The 2008 Audi Q7, a luxury performance SUV, earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award for 2008. The Audi Q7 received a “good” rating in all three crash tests: side impact, offset frontal and rear impact seat tests.

2008 Audi Q7

DEARBORN, Mich., July 1, 2008 – The 2008 Ford Explorer is more resistant to damage and less likely to cause damage to other vehicles in low-speed crashes than other midsize sport utility vehicles, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported today.

2008 Ford Explorer XLT

“The Ford Explorer has been the benchmark SUV for family capability, safety and value for two decades,” said Darryl Hazel, president, Ford Customer Service Division. “Insurance companies are more likely to give Explorer customers discounts because of this established track record.”

Chrysler and Dodge minivans earn Institute’s top rating, “Good” rating in front and side crash protection

Auburn Hills, Mich., May, 2008 - The all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan earned “good” ratings, the highest ratings available from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), in both frontal offset and side crashworthiness tests.

2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited

Diminutive two-seater earns top ratings for protecting people in front & side crashes

ARLINGTON, VA, May 14, 2008 — The Smart car is getting a lot of attention for its small size and style, and now it's earning impressive crash test ratings. In recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tests, the 2008 Smart Fortwo, the smallest car for sale in the US market, earned the top rating of good for front and side crash protection. Its seat/head restraints earned the second highest rating of acceptable for protection against whiplash in rear impacts.

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Apr 17, 2008 -- Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is delighted to announce that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the new 2009 Subaru Forester its highest accolade, naming it a Top Safety Pick. To qualify, a vehicle must earn the highest rating (Good) in the Institute's front, side, and rear crash tests, and be equipped with electronic stability control.

2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT

According to the IIHS, achieving the highest rating is tough because the award is intended to drive continued safety improvements such as top crash test ratings and the rapid addition of electronic stability control, which is standard on the 2009 Subaru Forester.

NEW YORK, March 18, 2008 – Most cars at auto shows are highly polished and gleaming, except one – a 2008 Ford Taurus that crashed into a 1 million pound wall at 35 mph en route to the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Deliberately.

Crash-Tested 2008 Ford Taurus Shows Safety Leadership at 2008 NYIAS: Ford Taurus earns the highest available rating of five stars in frontal and side crash tests; earned five stars for rollover resistance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Highlights:
* Crash-tested Ford Taurus on display at Ford’s New York International Auto Show stand

January 17, 2008, ARLINGTON, VA — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is pleased to announce the election of Brian V. Boyden as the new chairman of the Board of Directors. Boyden is executive vice president, State Farm Insurance Companies. He succeeds Gary Kusumi, president and chief executive officer, personal lines, of GMAC Insurance. Kusumi served as IIHS chairman during 2007 and will continue to serve as a member of the Board.

2008-01-09, DETROIT – Cadillac’s new 2008 Cadillac CTS sports sedan, already a hit with critics and luxury consumers, today earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick for 2008.

The award results from CTS earning the Institute’s highest ratings in front, side and rear crash testing, as well as standard application of Stabilitrak electronic stability control system, which can help drivers avoid crashes. The CTS is one of only three large luxury cars to earn this designation.

2008 Cadillac CTS: © GM Corp.

“All luxury cars should perform as well as the CTS. It’s a leader in its class for safety,” said Institute President Adrian Lund.