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NewsMost Midsize SUVs Fail to Adequately Protect Rear Passengers in a Crash
While larger vehicles tend to fare better in collisions with smaller vehicles, they still have a lot of room for improvement when it comes to protecting their occupants. As we reported last year, a third of midsize SUVs failed the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new side crash test, …
On this day in history: April 19
  • 1989: Chevrolet announces that a Corvette ZR-1 will be offered for the 1990 model year.
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BuzzStudents Build Z-Inspired Crossover, Will Nissan Listen?
Nissan revived and reinvented the Z for 2023 , using a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine that generates 400 horsepower and design cues from iconic Z models of the past to create something enthusiasts would be really excited about. But since SUVs and crossovers are immensely popular these days, and Nissan …
NewsThird of Midsize SUVs Fail IIHS’ New Side Crash Test
Following compact SUVs last fall, midsize SUVs were recently submitted to the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new side crash test, which aims to address higher-speed collisions that continue to cause fatalities on North American roads. While the former failed miserably, how did their bigger counterparts perform? A lot …
NewsNissan Murano Scores Top Safety Marks From IIHS
The latest crop of mid-size SUVs just passed through the IIHS’ most rigorous test: the small overlap crash test. In it, the vehicle hits a small barrier with 25% of its front area at a speed of 64 km/h. This test was recently introduced, and is notably difficult for vehicles …
NewsNissan's Convertible CUV is Nailed to the Cross(cabriolet)
The news has now officially been confirmed by a Nissan spokesperson: the convertible version of the Murano known as the Crosscabriolet won’t be renewed for 2015, meaning it has less than a year to live. Shocking, I know. Seriously though, not a lot of people are going to mourn the …
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