The list of top safety picks for 2017 cars is now out and there's one glaring difference this year -- headlights.
For the first time, the International Institute of Highway Safety is including the quality of headlights in its evaluation.
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They aren't factored in for top safety picks, but models must have an acceptable or good headlight rating to qualify for the higher honor -- Top Safety Pick Plus.
The IIHS president says automakers haven't put enough focus on headlights.
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Click here to check out the list of 2017 picks.
For the first time, the International Institute of Highway Safety is including the quality of headlights in its evaluation. (KGO-TV)