Can we just pause for a second and get a round of applause for the R&D team over at Acura, please? Acura has become the first luxury brand to earn a 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating for its entire model line. “As the first luxury brand to earn the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating across its entire model line, Acura continues to champion safety performance
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The Tucson’s stronger frame and new design is paying off. The 2016 Hyundai Tucson and 2016 Sonata have both earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. This is the first time the Tuscon has received the rating. “Hyundai’s redesign of the Tucson earns the 2016 model our top rating in the small overlap front test, and the Sonata retains its
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The all-new 2016 Honda Civic sedan has just been unveiled, breathing new life into one of the mainstays of the brand’s lineup. Here’s what families need to know before they head to the dealership for a test drive: The 2016 Civic Sedan is new from the ground up. It has what Honda calls a “more athletic stance” and “sportier driving
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Honda’s new HR-V has achieved a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration New Car Assessment Program. “Using Honda’s packaging magic, powertrain innovation and safety engineering expertise, the HR-V delivers a high level of occupant safety protection along with class-leading fuel economy and interior space,” said Jeff Conrad, Honda Division senior vice president and general manager. “True to Honda’s
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What vehicles keep your family safest in the event of an accident? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced that the 2016 Mazda CX-5 and Mazda6 have each been named an IIHS Top Safety Pick+. In addition to how well they performed in crash tests, the IIHS team tested each vehicle’s safety technology to give each vehicle its
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The RAV4 has long been a favorite for families. How does the latest model stack up against the competition in an ever-changing market? Under the Hood The 2015 Toyota RAV4 comes standard with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that makes a satisfactory 176 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. That horsepower is sent to the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission. All
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Drivers assist features that were previously only available on a premium Touareg SUV are now going to be available across the entire 2016 model line. The Beetle, CC, e-Golf, Golf, Golf GTI, Golf R, Golf SportWagen, and Jetta offer these available features, depending on model and trim line: Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) Adaptive Cruise Control
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Lexus isn’t calling it a complete overhaul of the model but the only thing R&D didn’t touch are the door panels. Already known for being luxurious yet off-road worthy, the 2016 LX 570 has a few new things families are going to love: While it may not mean much to the passengers, drivers will certainly appreciate the automaker’s addition of LED headlights, turn
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The 2016 Honda Pilot has earned an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating based on two main factors- its performance in the small overlap frontal crash test and an available frontal crash prevention system. Compared to it’s poor results in the 2014 and 2015 models, the 2016 Pilot saw passenger safety increase based on design during the small overlap frontal crash
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Acura is the luxury automotive brand with an entire U.S. model line that has earned a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in its New Car Assessment Program. “Customers expect luxury vehicles to have top safety performance and Acura is leading the way with advanced safety and driver assistive technologies that helped us earn the top safety
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