2017 Ford C-MAX Overview

The 2017 Ford C-MAX is a five-passenger hatchback that Ford originally designed in Europe with the aim of showing fuel-efficient and practical cars could still be fun. Sure enough, the Ford C-MAX is plenty sporty and we would say Ford has accomplished its goal. It might not convince you to buy a hybrid if you…

2016 Honda CR-V Earns 5-Star NHTSA Safety Rating

America’s bestselling SUV has just reaffirmed its status as one of the nation’s safest crossovers. Today Honda announced that the new 2016 CR-V has been awarded a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the highest possible score available in the agency’s New Car Assessment Program. Earlier this year, the CR-V…

Acura Touts Top Safety Ratings with Creepy Commercial

Acura has just become the first and only automotive brand to earn 5-star Overall Vehicle Scores from the NHTSA and Top Safety Pick+ ratings from the IIHS for every single model in its lineup. So, of course, the Japanese luxury brand is celebrating its achievement by doing what any proud automaker would do—releasing a really…

AAA and IIHS Warn Against Increasing Speed Limits

Saving time on the road is a priority of drivers, but it may come at a dangerous cost. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and Humanetics, small increases in speed can lead to a higher number of crashes. Maintenance Tips: Why an oil change is important After…

2018 Toyota RAV4 Overview

The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has a lot to live up to, as its predecessor is the best-selling model in the most competitive and saturated segment in the modern automotive market. For 2018, it continues to impress with its great road-going characteristics, ample amounts of passenger and cargo space, can-do style and bulletproof safety and reliability….

2014 Corolla NHTSA Rating Redeems Toyota’s Sedan

Earlier this year, the 2014 Toyota Corolla fell just a bit short from earning the Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Instead, the Corolla earned the still admirable distinction of Top Safety Pick (which, until this year, was the highest distinction a car could earn anyway). It was the car’s…

NHTSA Awards 2015 Toyota Corolla Five-Star Safety Rating

NHTSA Awards 2015 Toyota Corolla Five-Star Safety Rating The Toyota Corolla, one of the world’s best-selling cars, was redesigned for the 2014 model year to much acclaim, and the 2015 model follows hot on its footsteps. It offers new, more modern styling; increased rear-seat room; and improved fuel economy; plus a plethora of other features…

Honda Odyssey Named Best Minivan by Consumer Reports

The 2015 Honda Odyssey Consumer Reports has released its Top 10 Picks of 2015, choosing the best of the best in several segments, ranging from compacts to SUVs (no trucks, though). Based on the criteria of performance, reliability, and safety, the consumer advocacy publication chose the Honda Odyssey as its pick for Best Minivan. Calling…

Six 2020 Honda Models Earn IIHS Top Safety Ratings

Photo: Honda The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has granted five Honda models its Top Safety Pick rating and one its Top Safety Pick+ rating, showing that 2019 safety ratings are a good indicator of what to expect for 2020 models. The five models to earn the TSP designation were the 2020 Honda Accord, CR-V,…

2013 Cadillac CTS Sedan Overview

2013 Cadillac CTS Sedan Overview ©General Motors For 2013, we say goodbye to the Cadillac CTS base trim and the choice of a manual transmission. As Cadillac steps up their game, some features that were previously optional are now standard. 2013 Cadillac CTS Sedan Exterior ©General Motors ©General Motors ©General Motors ©General Motors The Cadillac…

2015 Ford Focus Overview

The 2015 Ford Focus was named a Top-Safety Pick by the IIHS. The 2015 Ford Focus gets a few styling tweaks on the exterior and interior as well as a new SE Sport Package. 2015 Ford Focus Exterior 2015 Ford Focus The 2015 Ford Focus resembles a smaller Ford Fusion more than ever before, especially…

2018 Honda CR-V Overview

The 2018 Honda CR-V is a family-friendly compact crossover and the best-selling vehicle in Honda’s lineup. And it’s no surprise: with class-leading interior space, good fuel economy and generous standard amenities, including a full suite of active safety tech, the CR-V is a no-brainer purchase for shoppers of all kinds. The 2018 Honda CR-V is…

2013 Hyundai Accent Overview

2013 Hyundai Accent There aren’t very many changes for the 2013 Hyundai Accent with the exception of a few new standard features, allowing the manual-transmission GLS to offer the same standard equipment as the automatic GLS. 2013 Hyundai Accent Exterior Offered in either a sedan or a hatchback body style, the 2013 Accent brings a…

2019 Honda Passport Gets 5-Star Safety Rating

all-new 2019 Honda Passport has earned the maximum five-star overall vehicle score for safety in the National Highway Traffic Administration’s New Car Assessment Program. Honda is marketing the new 2019 Passport as a rugged SUV for outdoor enthusiasts, but even adventurers like to feel safe when they get in a vehicle. The Passport uses Honda’s…