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These college student-friendly cars are affordable, safe, reliable, and offer enough cargo space to haul luggage, groceries, and (for trips back home) plenty of laundry loads. From hatchbacks to SUVs, check out the best new cars for college students in 2021.
In the market for a large car that's not a death trap?
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has a few suggestions.CBS Miamireports IIHS crashed six large car models to test their safety and awarded three of them its highest 'Top Safety Pick Plus' designation. Here's the IIHS chief research officer on what it takes to earn that designation: 'good ratings in all of our crash tests, plus they’re available with a front crash prevention system rated advanced or superior and headlights that are rated acceptable or good.'
- In order to be named best overall, a used car had to have a model year between 2014 and 2016 as well as have high dependability and safety ratings. Ownership costs and positive reviews from.
- The list of 65 recommended used vehicles, ranging from $5,300 to $19,600, the groups said, “shows that safety can be both affordable and practical.”. Absent from the list are sports cars.
The 2017 Lincoln Continental, redesigned Mercedes E-class, and Toyota Avalon all met those standards. IIHS has lots more info on the safety features of each. Better luck next time, Chevrolet Impala, Ford Taurus, and Tesla Model S.
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When your car doesn’t fare well in the snow and ice, winter can be a challenging time to get around. If you live in an area that gets hit hard, it may be time to consider a vehicle better suited for snowy weather. Here’s a look at 10 models from US News and Auto Guide of the best SUVs, crossovers, and cars for winter driving.
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| 2020 Subaru Crosstrek AWD | Compact SUV | $22,145 |
| 2020 Subaru Forester AWD | Compact Crossover SUV | $24,495 |
| 2021 Kia Telluride | SUV | $31,990 |
| 2021 Subaru Outback AWD | Mid-size SUV | $26,745 |
| 2020 Jeep Cherokee 4×4 | Mid-size SUV | $27,240 |
| 2021 Honda CR-V | Compact SUV | $25,350 |
| 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD | Mid-size crossover SUV | $45,800 |
| 2020 Volvo V90 AWD | Mid-size crossover SUV | $51,450 |
| 2020 Ford Expedition | SUV | $52,810 |
| 2020 BMW 3 Series xDrive | Sedan | $56,000 |
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The best vehicles for snow are equipped with car features to help provide protection for winter weather. Check out these car features for winter driving. No matter which you choose, these tips for driving in the snow and these maintenance tips to winterize your car will help you navigate the roads safely and securely. And, no matter the season, make sure your car is covered with the right car insurance policy.