IIHS的FAQ: Q: Where do you get the vehicles you crash test and who pays for them? A: We buy the vehicles we test from dealers just like an ordinary consumer. If the test isn't part of our regular schedule but was specially requested by the manufacturer, then the manufacturer reimburses us. Otherwise, it's paid for out of our crash testing budget.
NHTSA的FAQ (這是政府機構哦) 10. How does NHTSA choose vehicles to rate? If NHTSA didn’t rate my vehicle, how do I know it’s safe? Each year, NHTSA rates a sample of new vehicles that are predicted to have high sales volume, those that have been structurally redesigned, or those with improved safety equipment. Tested vehicles are purchased from dealerships across the country; the vehicles are not supplied directly to NHTSA by the manufacturer, a common misperception.