Her name is THOR-5F, and she's the upcoming latest addition to the NHTSA's crash-testing efforts. The name stands for Test ...

Though the new dummy's official use has not yet been confirmed, THOR-05F represents a monumental first step in equitably ...

When a woman gets behind the wheel of a car in the United States, she’s statistically more likely than a man to be injured or die if the vehicle crashes. Now, the federal government aims to reduce ...

The U.S. Department of Transportation introduced a new female crash dummy as it seeks to step up safety for women, who face a ...

The new THOR 05F crash dummy features accurate female anatomy to finally improve crash safety for women.

A female crash-test dummy to replace an outdated model largely based on male proportions would improve safety for women, who ...

The U.S. government has released a new crash test dummy design that advocates believe will help make cars safer for women.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has finally approved the use of a female crash test dummy after almost half a century ...

Though the criteria for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s highest honor are more strict, both the 2025 Tesla Model Y and Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid SUVs hold onto their positions with top ...

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash-tested seven model-year 2025 electric vehicles, but none earned either of the agency’s awards. Only the Nissan Ariya and Chevrolet Blazer EV were ...