A female crash-test dummy to replace an outdated model largely based on male proportions would improve safety for women, who face higher fatality and...

The U.S. government announced major design changes it wants to implement to make the female version of the vehicle crash test dummy more lifelike,...

The US government on Thursday released a new crash test dummy design that advocates believe will help make cars safer for women. The Department of...

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Officials say the move is ‘long overdue’ and meant to close decades of safety gaps in vehicle crash testing

TUESDAY, Nov. 25, 2025 — For decades, car safety tests were built around the body of an average man from the 1970s. Now, federal officials are...

Key Takeaways Women are more likely to be hurt or killed in crashes than men A new female crash dummy could help fix safety gaps...

Key Takeaways Women are more likely to be hurt or killed in crashes than men A new female crash dummy could help fix safety gaps...

ANCAP’s 2026 protocols introduce the Stages of Safety, expanding testing across safe driving, crash avoidance, crash protection, and post-crash...