Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander Sport Named ‘Recommended Used Vehicle for Teens’ by IIHS

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), an independent organization dedicated to reducing injuries, deaths, and property damage from motor vehicle crashes, has released a new list of the safest, most affordable used car offerings for teenagers on the market. Two of the best choices, according to the IIHS, are used Mitsubishi Outlander models (2014 and…

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick

The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander has been awarded a 2018 Top Safety Pick designation by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This is the second-highest safety award possible from the IIHS. The IIHS is a non-profit organization that tests and evaluates vehicles each model year for safety. For 2018, the IIHS implemented several new safety tests,…

Baby Safety Month: How Car Seat Safety Has Improved

Photo: Dan Harrelson via CC Car seats are vital when it comes to keeping your child safe in the car. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 608 child passengers age 12 and younger were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2019, and over 91,000 were injured that same year. A whopping 38…

2016 Jeep Patriot Overview

Jeep has a long lineup of capable off-roading vehicles of all shapes and sizes. If you’re a Jeep lover that’s looking for your next off-roader, but have a smaller budget, then the 2016 Patriot is the crossover for you. Known as the best priced SUV in America, the Patriot gives consumers a lot of bang…

Why Do Modern Cars Look Similar?

If you’ve been paying any attention to the roads or have shopped for a car over the past decade, you might have noticed that most new, non-exotic cars look quite similar. Brands are now putting a special emphasis on differentiating themselves from other brands with unique headlights and signature grilles, but if you were asked…

2018 Honda Ridgeline Overview

Every pickup truck claims to be the best, but Honda’s highly-rated, award-winning compact pickup continues to lead the segment year after year. The latest Ridgeline offers versatility in a well-rounded, dependable package at a price that’s—admittedly—above average. Of course, for a ride that’s this comfortable, safe, and capable, cost shouldn’t matter. Best Used Trucks: Which pickup…

2016 Jeep Compass Overview

Though it is small, the 2016 Jeep Compass is certainly mighty. This compact crossover SUV offers consumers the rugged off-road capabilities Jeep is known for, all wrapped up in a pretty, sophisticated bow. The 2016 Compass is sure to leave a lasting impression with available features like its standard Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth® and…

2019 Honda Passport Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Rating

Photo: Honda The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has awarded the new 2019 Honda Passport its Top Safety Pick rating, one of the most coveted honors in the automotive industry. The Passport earned the highest possible score of “Good” in all but one of the IIHS’s crashworthiness evaluations, including the driver-side small overlap front, moderate…

2015 Nissan Juke Overview

If you’re considering the Juke, it’s already clear that you like to stand out from the crowd. The Juke’s funky styling is unmatched in the segment—and in the industry—so if you’re looking for uniqueness, you’ve come to the right place. First Delivery: Check out the first 2016 Nissan Titan delivered to customers [wptab name=”What’s New”]…

4 Nissan Models Make U.S. News’ Safest Cars List

2021 Nissan Altima Photo: Nissan Year after year, Nissan has released innovative safety technologies in its vehicles. And, the automaker’s efforts are getting attention. Four 2021 Nissan models were recently named to the U.S. News & World Report’s list of the 22 Safest Cars of 2021. Available Now: 2021 Nissan Altima To determine the list,…

2017 Toyota 4Runner Overview

The 2017 Toyota 4Runner is a body-on-frame SUV reputed for its exceptional durability and capability, as well as for its excellent reliability and resale value. While it feels a bit rough around the edges during city driving where ride quality is concerned, that’s the price it pays for leaving the competition in the dust when…

IIHS Proves Small, Late-Model Cars to be the Most Dangerous

After examining the latest available new driver death rates, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has determined that late-model small cars present the most danger to drivers. Advanced Driving: Learn more about Chevrolet tech features “Smaller vehicles offer less protection for the driver in crashes, and their lighter mass means that they take the brunt…

2017 GMC Yukon Overview

The 2017 GMC Yukon is a full-size, eight-passenger SUV that is a cut above the competition when it comes to luxury, even before upgrading to the truly extravagant Denali trim. No other vehicle in its class can rival its premium interior features and cutting-edge styling. The downside of being such a big and extravagant SUV…

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Ford Explorer Earns 2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick+

The 2021 Ford Explorer takes home the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Photo: Ford The 2021 Ford Explorer is one of 49 new vehicles to take home Top Safety Pick+ honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. IIHS handed out more than twice the number of TSP+ awards in February than it did last year….