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What are the best 2024 model cars, SUVs and minivans for families? Small, medium or large? Hybrid or not? Which has the best safety rating and a comfortable ride for all passengers, front and back? Every year, U. S. News evaluates up to 100 models to determine the best one in nine categories. These are
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What are the best 2024 cars, SUVs and crossovers on the market ? Best electric and hybrid? Best small car? Best minivan? Every year, US News & World Report releases a survey recommending the best cars for the money awards in the most popular automotive categories including SUV, EV, hybrid and Minivan. New this year
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RIP to the Chrysler 300 series, including the 300C HEMI-powered luxury performance sport sedan, because there’s a limited market these days for a full-size four-door with a giant 485hp 6.4L V8 engine and a throaty roar. The 70-year run for the Chrysler 300 series is one of the longest for any model in automotive history,
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There’s no mistake – electric vehicles have gone mainstream, with models in all shapes, sizes and prices. These EVs are under $35,000, making them affordable as well as eco-friendly. Some include safety features as standard not usually found at this low price and up to 258 miles per full charge. A $7,500 federal tax credit,
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Dependability, reliability, crash prevention and safety features that include parental speed control settings. Those are the top considerations when buying or leasing a new or used car for a teen with minimum experience behind the wheel, and the top factors to get a vehicle onto the annual Best Cars for Teens list. I would also
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Car seats can save your child’s life when properly installed and maintained. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children under age 12, and many of those deaths were preventable if the child had been properly restrained. Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 17-23, 2023, a good time for a free car
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April is Autism Acceptance Month, and Chrysler is introducing a new Calm Cabin package for its Pacifica minvans, to help those with autism feel calm, safe and comfortable. The new interiors are in partnership with the Autism Society of America, and on display at the New York International Auto Show, which opens to the public
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EV manufacturer Polestar is on a mission to reduce CO2e-emissions in every vehicle produced, starting with the mining of materials for the battery and production of steel and aluminum for the chassis. The goal is to cut current emissions in half by 2030, including in the new Polestar 3 SUV. Polestar is so committed to
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It’s awards season, and that includes awards for the best 2023 electric vehicles, in sizes from compact to full-size, priced from budget to luxury. All these EVs offer at least 200 miles between charges and a full array of safety features. These are the top EV picks for Value, Family, Luxury and Commuter categories from
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What are the best 2023 model cars and SUVs on the market ? Best electric cars? Best hybrids? Best small cars? Every year, U.S. News & World Report releases a survey recommending the best vehicles for the money, covering 12 automotive categories that represent the best combination of long-term value and excellent ownership experience. All
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