Safety

One of BMW's self-proclaimed ultimate driving machines, the 2018 M5, 
 may also be an ultimate family machine if our Car Seat Check is anything 
 to go by.

The new 2018 Toyota C-HR small SUV aces IIHS tests for crashworthiness 
 and its standard crash prevention system, but it falls short of a top award 
 because of a headlight flop.

Hyundai has revised LED headlights on its 2018 Kona to earn a Top Safety 
 Pick Plus award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Two of Honda's updated-for-2019 models, the Insight and Pilot, also see 
 upgrades in their safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway 
 Safety.

For the 2019 model year, four Subaru models will get the automaker's 
 EyeSight crash-avoidance system as standard equipment.

Approximately 12,800 Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram vehicles are 
 being recalled for a voltage regulator chip.

Approximately 154,000 Dodge minivans and SUVs and Jeep SUVs are 
 being recalled for rear brake caliper pistons.

Lexus redesigned its mid-size ES 350 sedan for 2019, and that's paid 
 dividends for caregivers when it comes to car seats.

Approximately 90 model-year 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX SUVs and 
 model-year 2019 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT SUVs are being recalled.