(Volkswagen)
Insurance Institute safety picks named
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recognized 66 vehicles as winners of their top safety pick award for the 2011 model year. The award honors vehicles for their ability to protect motorists in front, side, rear and rollover crashes.
The winners:
MIDSIZE CARS
Audi A3, Audi A4, Chevrolet Malibu, Chrysler 200, Dodge Avenger, Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Lincoln MKZ, Mercedes C Class, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Volkswagen Jetta (shown above), Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and Volvo C30.
LARGE CARS
Buick LaCrosse, Buick Regal, BMW 5 Series, Cadillac CTS, Ford Taurus, Hyundai Genesis, Infiniti M, Lincoln MKS, Mercedes E Class sedan, Mercedes E Class coupe, Toyota Avalon, Volvo S80
SMALL CARS
Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Civic, Kia Forte, Kia Soul, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Cube, Scion tC, Scion xB, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI, Ford Fiesta
MINIVAN
Toyota Sienna
LARGE SUV
Volkswagen Touareg
MIDSIZE SUVs
Audi Q5, Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox, Dodge Journey, Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, GMC Terrain, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Kia Sorento, Lexus RX, Lincoln MKT, Mercedes GLK, Subaru Tribeca, Toyota Highlander, Toyota Venza, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC90
SMALL SUVs
Honda Element, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Patriot, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester, Volkswagen Tiguan
--The Associated Press
(Ford)
Minivan market adds two more competitors
Ford and Nissan are re-entering the minivan market. After a year off, the Nissan Quest returns for 2011 with new styling and more standard features. It goes on sale early next year. Ford's new C-Max small minivan (shown at right) goes on sale next fall and will feature best-in-class fuel efficiency and an industry-first hands-free liftgate. The liftgate opens when the person holding the key waves a foot under the back of the minivan. The C-Max is Ford's first minivan in five years.
--The Associated Press
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