Most driving safety technology packages reduce insurance claims by significant percentages, according to a study released this week. The Highway Loss Data Institute compared insurance claims on four 2013-2017 model year BMW crash-avoidance packages. The packages included all or some of these technologies: forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise …
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Read More »2020 Toyota Highlander crossover earns Top Safety Pick award
The redesigned 2020 Toyota Highlander is a Top Safety Pick even with tougher criteria for the latest model year, the IIHS announced Thursday. The three-row crossover SUV aced all six crash tests, and its ability to avoid forward collisions with other vehicles and pedestrians was rated “Superior.” The only thing …
Read More »2021 Honda Insight adds new available safety features, costs $23,885 to start
It’ll be harder to sneak up on the 2021 Honda Insight when it arrives in dealers this week. The compact hybrid sedan adds to its roster of available safety equipment blind-spot monitors with rear cross-traffic alert, and a new red hue. The 2021 Insight will cost at least $ 23,885 …
Read More »2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid nabs Top Safety Pick award
The 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid joins the conventional CR-V in earning a 2020 Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS, the automaker announced Tuesday. The 2020 CR-V Hybrid earned top “Good” ratings in all six crash tests, and a “Superior” rating in front crash prevention with both other vehicles and …
Read More »2020 Audi A7, Q8 earn Top Safety Pick award; A6 gets Top Safety Pick+
Three 2020 Audi models aced crash tests and earned top safety honors from the IIHS, the nation’s most rigorous crash-test safety organization, the automaker announced last week. The 2020 Audi A6 mid-size luxury sedan led the pack with highest honors and a Top Safety Pick+ award due to its better …
Read More »2021 Chrysler Pacifica arrives with all-wheel drive, standard active safety tech
Minivan buyers in wet and winter weather states, Chrysler has heard your pleas. The refreshed 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan comes with optional all-wheel drive, more standard safety equipment, and more technology, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles revealed Thursday at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show. All-wheel drive will help the Pacifica better compete …
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