These are the safest new cars and SUVs in 2026 with a starting price that's under $35,000 based on the safety verdict factoring crash protection.

“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 ...

When you're buying a new car, you want it to get good fuel economy, offer at least a few desirable features, and be as reliable as possible, but you also want it to be safe. After all, even if you ...

This year’s list of the safest sedans is as well-rounded as last year’s, if a tiny bit shorter. Four-door cars don’t come in the numbers they used to, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ...

This year’s list of the safest sedans is as well-rounded as last year’s, if a tiny bit shorter. Four-door cars don’t come in the numbers they used to, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ...