WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Friday it will delay changes to the five-star safety rating program that helps consumers make better car buying decisions after automakers ...

“Safety isn’t just about crash testing,” says Emily A. Thomas, PhD, associate director of auto safety at Consumer Reports. “A safe car has predictable handling and braking, controls that don’t ...

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Most people know about car safety ratings and many take them seriously when choosing a new car. In Australia and New Zealand, safety ratings are issued by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program ...