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flag Only 4 of 18 small SUVs tested got good whiplash protection ratings in rear crashes, IIHS says.

flag A recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) evaluation found only four of 18 small SUVs tested earned good ratings for whiplash prevention in rear-end collisions. flag The tests, using a sled-mounted dummy to simulate crashes at 20 and 30 mph, assessed how well seats and head restraints protect the head, neck, and spine. flag Nine models received acceptable ratings, two were marginal, and three scored poorly. flag The updated testing criteria were introduced because real-world whiplash injuries remain common despite prior high ratings. flag The IIHS urges automakers to improve seat designs and encourages consumers to consider whiplash protection when buying vehicles.

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