Why publish a list of our picks for the best new cars that are the safest? Aren’t all cars safe in 2022? Don’t confuse “safe” with “safer.”

Manufacturers make vehicles that are safer than those from 10 years ago, for sure. However, some are safer than others. At least that’s the finding of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the government’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Both…