To win the prizes, the vehicles had to score a “Good” rating in all six IIHS crash tests. The cars must also feature a front crash prevention system that earns “Advanced” or “Superior” ratings in both the vehicle-to-vehicle, and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations. What’s more, vehicles must have “Good” or “Acceptable” headlights. Are good-rated headlights across all trim levels and packages? Then the cars qualify for the ultimate Top Safety Pick+. [Read: 3 new technologies ecommerce brands can use to connect better with customers] The newly-launched Volvo XC40 Recharge won the Top Safety Pick+ award, thanks to its curve-adaptive LED reflector headlights installed on every model. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E qualified for the lower-tier Top Safety Pick award. While it features good-rated LED projector headlights on the Premium, GT, and First Edition trims, the LED reflectors on on the Select and California Route 1 trims are deemed marginal. “It’s fantastic to see more proof that these vehicles are as safe as or safer than gasoline and diesel-powered cars,” remarked IIHS President David Harkey. Do EVs excite your electrons? Do ebikes get your wheels spinning? Do self-driving cars get you all charged up? Then you need the weekly SHIFT newsletter in your life. Click here to sign up
