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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
These are the 10 most accident-prone vehicles in the US — plus why certain cars tend to crash more than others
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. When it comes to collisions, not all vehicles are created equal. A new report from Insurify reveals the top car models with the highest accident rates in the U.S. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has an important message for the next wave of American retirees — here's how he says you can best weather the US retirement crisis Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) Topping the list is the Kia Soul EV, with an accident rate of 15.14% in 2024. Coming in next are the Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 (12.57%), Chevrolet Bolt EUV (11.75%), Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (11.74%) and Volkswagen ID.4 (11.68%). Rounding out the top 10 are the Jeep Wrangler/YJ (11.64%), Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid (11.44%), Chevrolet Bolt EV (11.40%), RAM 2500 (11.21%) and Chrysler Voyager (11.21%). At first glance, it might be tempting to conclude that certain manufacturers produce more accident-prone vehicles. After all, four of the top 10 models — two Jeeps, one RAM and one Chrysler — are made by Stellantis North America (formerly Chrysler). But that pattern doesn't tell the whole story. Another Stellantis brand, Dodge, had the second-lowest average accident rate among all manufacturers in 2024, at just 6.82% — suggesting that brand alone isn't a clear predictor of crash risk. The Insurify report doesn't offer specific reasons why certain vehicles have higher accident rates, but there are several well-known factors that could contribute. For example, the type of vehicle matters. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data cited in the report, light trucks — a category that includes vans, SUVs and pickups — accounted for 43.2% of crashes in 2022, while passenger cars were involved in 38.1%. Other contributing factors could include vehicle design and size, the presence of modern safety features and driver demographics and habits. Some newer vehicles come equipped with advanced safety systems — like automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning — which can help avoid collisions. But at the same time, the abundance of high-tech features, such as large infotainment screens, might also increase distraction behind the wheel. Electric vehicles (EVs) made a strong showing near the top of the accident-rate rankings. In addition to the Kia Soul EV, both the Chevrolet Bolt EUV and Bolt EV, as well as the Volkswagen ID.4, made the top 10. Marcus Lu at Visual Capitalist suggests one possible explanation: instant torque. 'A likely reason for [the high number of EVs on the accident-prone list] could be the way electric motors deliver instant torque, which may surprise drivers who are used to the more gradual power curve of gasoline engines,' he wrote in an analysis of Insurify's report. Lu also cited a 2024 study from the University of Limerick showing that EVs are 4% more likely to be involved in an at-fault insurance claim compared to internal combustion engine vehicles. Read more: You're probably already overpaying for this 1 'must-have' expense — and thanks to Trump's tariffs, your monthly bill could soar even higher. Cars with higher accident rates often cost more to insure — not necessarily because the car itself is more dangerous, but because insurers look at risk data when setting premiums. But the make and model are just part of the equation. Your location, age and driving history all factor into your car insurance cost. According to Insurify, Massachusetts had the highest accident rate of any U.S. state in 2024, at 6.07%, while Michigan had the lowest, at 1.68%. Age also plays a major role. Generation Z drivers had the highest accident rate in 2024, at 6.84%, while baby boomers had the lowest, at 3.12% — which helps explain why younger drivers face steeper insurance premiums. Car insurance rates have been on the rise, and many people overpay without realizing it. According to Forbes, the average cost of full-coverage car insurance is $2,149 per year (or $179 per month). However, rates vary widely based on a range of factors — including many mentioned above — and you could be paying more than necessary. By using you can easily compare quotes from multiple insurers, such as Progressive, Allstate and GEICO, to ensure you're getting the best deal. In just two minutes, you could find rates as low as $29 per month. And it's not just your car that might be costing you more than it should. 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The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Major car brand discontinues its first and ONLY electric car that was hamstrung by short range & poor practicality
MAZDA is pulling the plug on its first and only electric car, criticised during its four-year run for its limited range and cramped cabin. The MX-30, which made its world debut back in 2019 at the Tokyo Motor Show, is a subcompact crossover SUV offered as an EV and as a plug-in hybrid. 4 Mazda's first EV, the MX-30, is being discontinued after four years of mixed reviews Credit: SUPPLIED 4 The MX-30's 124-mile range, due to its small 35.5kWh battery, was a key factor in its struggles against rivals Credit: Supplied 4 New EVs like the Jeep Avenger and MINI Aceman now dominate the subcompact electric SUV market Credit: SUPPLIED 4 Its awkward, coach-style rear doors were also criticised Credit: Supplied But now, it's electric variant has quietly reached the end of its production lifespan. Launched in the UK in 2021, the MX-30 was positioned against the likes of the Kia Soul EV and Peugeot e-2008. However, it struggled to gain traction, primarily due to its short range and limited practicality. One of the most significant criticisms of the MX-30 - aside from its bizarre, coach-style doors - was its modest range of just 124 miles, thanks to its 35.5kWh battery. Read more Motors News The smaller battery size, chosen to reduce the car's weight, improved its handling and lowered its CO2 emissions during production, but also resulted in persistent range anxiety among drivers. Indeed, today, rivals like the Jeep Avenger, Renault 4, and MINI Aceman offer ranges of around 250 miles - further highlighting the MX-30's shortcomings. WHAT'S NEXT? While the fully electric MX-30 has been axed, the plug-in hybrid version remains on sale in the UK. This variant, equipped with a fully charged battery and a full tank of petrol, can cover more than 400 miles, according to Mazda. Most read in Motors What's more, the brand is set to give electric cars another stab next year with the 6e saloon, which is poised to be in the same segment as the top-selling Tesla Model 3. A fully electric SUV is also in the pipeline, but the decision to temporarily pluck its only pure electric vehicle in its lineup is bold - particularly in light of the UK Government's ZEV mandate. EZ-6 Under the current mandate, at least 28% of manufacturers' new car sales must be zero-emissions vehicles by 2025, prompting many brands to prioritise EV production. As reported by This comes as Sun Motors supremo Rob Gill
Gulf Insider
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Insider
These Are The Most Accident-Prone Cars In America
There are many factors that play a role in how frequently a model is involved in accidents, including driver demographics, size, and even color. In this infographic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu ranks America's most accident prone car models using data compiled by Insurify. Data and Discussion The car models with the highest accident rates in 2024 are listed in the table below. Note that this is a slightly longer top 50 list. Rank Make Model Accident Rate(2024) 1 🇰🇷 Kia Soul EV 15.1% 2 🇯🇵 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 12.6% 3 🇺🇸 Chevrolet Bolt EUV 11.8% 4 🇺🇸 Jeep WranglerUnlimited 11.7% 5 🇩🇪 Volkswagen ID.4 11.7% 6 🇺🇸 Jeep Wrangler / YJ 11.6% 7 🇰🇷 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 11.4% 8 🇺🇸 Chevrolet Bolt EV 11.4% 9 🇺🇸 RAM 2500 11.2% 10 🇺🇸 Chrysler Voyager 11.2% 11 🇺🇸 Chevrolet Volt 11.1% 12 🇩🇪 Volkswagen EOS 11.1% 13 🇺🇸 RAM 3500 11.1% 14 🇯🇵 Toyota Prius Prime 11.0% 15 🇰🇷 Kia EV6 10.8% 16 🇯🇵 Lexus CT 10.6% 17 🇩🇪 Volkswagen Beetle 10.6% 18 🇰🇷 Kia Telluride 10.5% 19 🇺🇸 Jeep Gladiator 10.5% 20 🇯🇵 Lexus RC 10.4% 21 🇰🇷 Kia Carnival 10.4% 22 🇯🇵 Infiniti QX60 10.4% 23 🇰🇷 Kia Stinger 10.4% 24 🇯🇵 Subaru WRX 10.4% 25 🇯🇵 Mazda CX-5 10.3% 26 🇩🇪 BMW i3 10.3% 27 🇺🇸 RAM 1500 10.3% 28 🇯🇵 Nissan TITAN XD 10.3% 29 🇺🇸 Jeep Wrangler / TJ 10.2% 30 🇺🇸 RAM 1500 Classic 10.2% 31 🇯🇵 Mazda 3 10.2% 32 🇯🇵 Subaru Impreza 10.1% 33 🇩🇪 Volkswagen GTI 10.1% 34 🇺🇸 Jeep Wrangler 10.1% 35 🇺🇸 Chevrolet EquinoxLimited 10.0% 36 🇩🇪 Audi S4 10.0% 36 🇯🇵 Scion FR-S 10.0% 38 🇩🇪 Volkswagen Atlas 10.0% 39 🇺🇸 Buick Encore GX 9.9% 40 🇺🇸 Ford Bronco 9.9% 41 🇯🇵 Toyota Prius V 9.9% 42 🇺🇸 Ford MustangMach-E 9.9% 43 🇯🇵 Honda Insight 9.8% 44 🇰🇷 Hyundai Ioniq 5 9.8% 45 🇯🇵 Toyota FJ Cruiser 9.8% 46 🇩🇪 Audi A3 9.8% 47 🇰🇷 Hyundai Palisade 9.7% 48 🇺🇸 Tesla Model X 9.7% 49 🇸🇪 Volvo XC40 9.7% 50 🇯🇵 Honda Passport 9.7% Most major automakers have at least one model on the list, but several premium brands—such as Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Cadillac—are absent. While we can't come to a conclusion based on this dataset, it is interesting to note that there are several EV models at the top of the ranking. This includes the Kia Soul EV (#1), the Chevrolet Bolt EUV (#3), Bolt EV (#8) and Volt (#11), the Volkswagen ID.4 (#5), and the Kia EV6 (#15). A likely reason for this could be the way electric motors deliver instant torque, which may surprise drivers who are used to the more gradual power curve of gasoline engines. Here's something else to consider: research from 2024 found that EVs were 4% more likely to have an at-fault insurance claim compared to gasoline cars.
Korea Herald
24-03-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Hyundai, Kia on pace to hit 30m sales milestone in US this year
Korean auto conglomerate set to open newest megaplant in Georgia this week Hyundai Motor and Kia are expected to hit the milestone of selling 30 million cumulative units in the United States this year as they look to accelerate their decadeslong growth there, according to the Korean auto conglomerate on Monday. Since Hyundai and Kia began selling cars in the US market in 1986, the two have sold approximately 29.3 million units as of February, with the former having sold 17.12 million vehicles and the latter having sold 12.19 million. Hyundai and Kia sold 911,805 and 796,488 cars in the US last year, respectively. The combined total of 1.7 million vehicles sold set a new annual record for the Korean auto group. It also retained No. 4 on the list of the biggest auto-selling brands there for the second consecutive year behind General Motors, Toyota and Ford. The Korean automakers surpassed the benchmark of 1 million cumulative vehicles sold in 1990 and went on to hit the 5 million mark in 2004 and 10 million in 2011. Hyundai opened its first local production site in Alabama in 2005, while Kia completed the construction of its first US manufacturing plant in Georgia in 2010. With the added local assembly footholds, Hyundai and Kia were able to sell over 1 million cars in the US every year since 2012 to log 20 million total cars sold by 2018. The Hyundai Avante, a compact sedan sold under the name Elantra in the US market, is the brand's most-sold model. By the end of February, 3.88 million cumulative units had been sold since it hit the market in 1991. The Kia Sorento, a family sport utility vehicle, is the most popular model in the US with 1.83 million units sold as of 2024 since it went on sale in 2002. The Korean automakers diversified their portfolio to meet the rising customer demands for SUVs in the US by expanding the SUV lineup to different segments. As a result, the SUV sales of Hyundai and Kia in the US reached 1.28 million units last year, accounting for over 75 percent of the total US sales to drive the brands' growth there. Hyundai and Kia have been strengthening their electric vehicle presence in the US as well. Despite a quiet start with the Kia Soul EV in 2014 and the Hyundai Ioniq in 2017 logging about 1,000 units sold per year, the automakers stepped up their EV game by launching the award-winning Ioniq 5 and EV6. With these models, their EV sales shot to a record-setting 123,861 units sold in 2024 from only 19,590 in 2021. The Korean auto conglomerate is set to hold an official completion ceremony later this week for Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America — a state-of-the-art vehicle manufacturing plant in Bryan County, Georgia, constructed to bolster local production of EVs and hybrid vehicles. According to Hyundai Motor, its newest US plant is capable of rolling out 300,000 cars per year with expansion plans to ramp up the annual capacity to 500,000 units. The HMGMA began mass production in October 2024.
