Obese people are 78 percent more likely to die in a car crash. — -- Crash-test dummies are undergoing a makeover to reflect the thicker waistlines and larger rear ends of Americans ...

The crash test dummy currently used in NHTSA five-star testing is called the Hybrid III, which was developed in 1978 and modeled after a 5-foot-9, 171-pound man.

Although women face the threat of more injury risks in vehicle wrecks, the crash test dummies used in U.S. safety tests are designed almost entirely around the body of a man (AP video: Mike ...

The Taos also had the only poor ratings in this group, earning the rating for its forward collision avoidance system and seat belt reminders. Full crash-test results can be found on the IIHS website.

Maruti’s electric SUV secured 77 percent in Adult Occupant Protection and 85 percent in Child Occupant Protection, while the ...

A bipartisan group of women senators are hoping female crash test dummies could help solve the issue.

The crash test dummy currently used in NHTSA five-star testing is called the Hybrid III, which was developed in 1978 and modeled after a 5-foot-9, 171-pound man.