Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Nov. 20 unveiled an advanced female crash test dummy that manufacturers can soon start producing for carmakers to test in their vehicles.

For decades, car safety tests have predominantly relied on a crash-test dummy modeled after the average 1970s American man.

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 ...

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

F, marking a first step toward the government and manufacturers potentially using the dummy in future car safety tests. But ...

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A female crash-test dummy to replace an outdated model largely based on male proportions would improve safety for women, who ...

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 ...

The Hyundai Grand i10, the brand’s best-selling car in South Africa, has scored a zero-star rating for adult occupant ...