Imports top annual car safety survey in the US

Foreign vehicles have taken top honors in a survey of the safest 2007 models for the US, which was conducted by an influential insurance industry group. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety group mandated that all entrants must be equipped with stability control systems, a move that saw the Big Three, Toyota and Volkswagen dropped from the list.

The Detroit News reports that of the 13 models that made the cut, more than half were SUVs. Customers really appreciate cars that come out on top in the influential survey, more so than government crash test ratings. Plus, there’s always improvements in the institute’s criteria, as the harsher limits encourage manufacturers to increase safety improvements.



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JUGNU - 11/21/2006 2:40:24 PM

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I think that's the pic of Suzuki Carry.The company has definately improved in the last couple of years.

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Rupert - 11/21/2006 5:10:32 PM

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no its the new ford galaxy. got 5 EuroNCAP stars.

Homer008 - 11/21/2006 5:06:48 PM

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Auto Market builders/purchasers will be focusing more and more on the Safety ratings of the car for sure. If you cannot build a reliable car then some of them should focus in this area for their future survival.

phaetonmeister - 11/21/2006 7:30:32 PM

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mmmmmmm......no one has stated what brand finished at the very top>>>>>>AUDI.........sorry Lex/BMW Fan Club!

S4cabriofoxone - 11/21/2006 7:47:36 PM

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Yes, I recognized it as a Ford crossover/van.

rocker - 11/21/2006 10:15:43 PM

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Some of these are rebadged vehicles. Should that count?

chewy - 11/21/2006 11:13:18 PM

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Where is the list?

chewy - 11/22/2006 12:00:41 AM

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Just saw the list, Audi wins with two first places. Proving once again that Audis are very awesome, and safe.

AmazingBimmer - 11/23/2006 2:00:21 PM

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could someone show me the list?. audi couldnt top anything. if they bribeed the judges and writers for the next 10 years. How can a vw win anything other than poor execution of marginal ideas?

S4cabriofoxone - 11/24/2006 11:44:19 AM

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WOW. AMAZINGBIMMER, YOU ARE SUCH AN IDIOT! Wow!!!