New Rollover Test Could Lead to Safer SUVs.

Reports that the U.S. federal government unveiled a new test designed to determine how likely a sports utility vehicle (SUV) will roll over in traffic. When consumers can start to see the new test results and ratings, which will be based on a vehicle's actual performance, not mathematical models; Results of a demonstration conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, comparing the 2003 Toyota 4Runner equipped with several sensors and stabilization components and an older model, the 2000 Toyota 4Runner; Expected change in design criteria for SUVs and light trucks to be approved by a panel of auto- and insurance-industry officials; Future impact of new design features.