Sentences with phrase «car models earned»

Three of six large car models earn the top rating of good, but one is marginal in side impact crash tests conducted by IIHS.

Not exact matches

The 5 Series is also among the first models tested under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's revamped New Car Assessment Program, in which it earned an overall score of five stars, the highest possible composite score.

I love the tech, he'd take me into the garage or lot, show me what was wrong, explain things thoroughly, and be very candid about the state of some vw parts at the time (such as the MKIV MAF being on revision «R» in late 2001 after the model was only introduced in «99.5) which greatly earned my trust in him and his ability to work «for me and my car» not just «for the dealer, on my car»... I probably should have been able to get my car classified as a lemon, but his service manager didn't even stand behind what he said.

Stability and traction control are standard on all Mercedes cars, but they really earn their money on the AMG models.

Since its launch in June 2012, the Model S has captured 8 percent of the luxury performance market share; it has been crowned the Motor Trend 2013 Car of the Year and Automobile magazine 2013 Automobile of the Year; it has earned Consumer Reports» highest score ever given to a car and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave it a five - star safety ratiCar of the Year and Automobile magazine 2013 Automobile of the Year; it has earned Consumer Reports» highest score ever given to a car and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave it a five - star safety raticar and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave it a five - star safety rating.

Still, that's a lot of hard - earned buckaroos to shell out for a Focus, a car that starts at about $ 17,000 for a stripped - down sedan model (including destination and delivery charges).

«The way a hybrid model earns the top rating in the frontal test is the same way any other car does,» Lund says.

In April of 2011, Honda unveiled the Civic's ninth generation, but was quickly criticized for the car's lackluster interior and poor ride quality, even failing to earn a recommendation from Consumer Reports for the first time in the model's history.

The redesigned Camry is one of only six car models the Institute has tested to earn a perfect score in the side test.

Tyre noise has been an issue for Mazda in the past, but while the Bridgestones fitted to the Mazda6 Atenza wagon tested remained noisier than the car's engine or airflow over the body, the updated model earns itself a pass mark this time around for the revised suspension and other noise - suppressing countermeasures.

The first results for small cars in the Institute's side test in 2005 were no more encouraging — none was good, and 14 of the 16 models evaluated earned the lowest rating of poor.

He has also been an accomplished late model stock race car driver for over 20 years and has earned three track championships, winning over 250 events.

With testing of its refreshed RDX model complete, Acura has become the first luxury auto brand to have every member of its lineup earn the top 5 - Star overall rating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program

Chevrolet's half - ton C / K pickup netted a perfect score in the final round of crash testing in the government's 1996 model year New Car Assessment Program.The C / K 1500 earned five stars for both driver and passenger protection, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

Seven small cars and 10 midsize moderately priced models now earn the award, the Institute's top safety designation.

Among the 5 car models the Institute recently tested, 4 earn the top rating of good in the 40 mph frontal offset test.

The last time Mercedes - Benz redid its entry - level sedans — when it introduced the world to the C - Class as the successor to the 190 in the 1994 model year — the achievement earned the automaker the first North American Car of the Year award.

Thirteen mid-sized cars have earned high marks on the insurance industry's newest frontal - crash test, but a pair of Toyota models tested fared worse than the rest.The so - called small overlap test...

The Tesla Model S, competing in the luxury large car category, earned the highest score of any American vehicle overall, racking up 99 points.

The 2017 Jaguar F - PACE earned the 2017 Best and Most Beautiful Car in the World awards from the 2017 World Car Awards, and the 2018 model shows no signs of slowing down.

Good news to all Miami Honda fans with families: The 2012 Honda Pilot has received Cars.com's Family Car of the Year award.Thanks to a wide range of upgrades in the 2012 model year, the Honda Pilot has earned the top spot from Cars.com.

The same model earned a five - star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), meaning it's one of the safer cars on the market.

The car, which Suzuki introduced in the 2010 model year, is the only midsize moderately priced car to earn a good rating for structure in the small overlap test.

Other car models that earned poor ratings are the Suzuki Verona, Mazda 6, Dodge Stratus / Chrysler Sebring, Nissan Altima, Saturn L Series, Hyundai Sonata / Kia Optima, and Mitsubishi Galant.

Evaluating what it calls moderately priced midsize cars for model - year 2013, the institute said that of the 18 cars evaluated in the small overlap test, two earn the top rating of good, 11 earn acceptable, three earn marginal, and two are poor.

While the Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander Sport have been making a splash in the American market, the Outlander name has also been earning green car credibility elsewhere with a plug - in hybrid model.

Mitsubishi has been awarded IHS Automotive's Model Loyalty Awards, earning the title of «highest Model Loyalty in the Non-Luxury Traditional Sub-Compact Car Segment for the 2014 model year.&rModel Loyalty Awards, earning the title of «highest Model Loyalty in the Non-Luxury Traditional Sub-Compact Car Segment for the 2014 model year.&rModel Loyalty in the Non-Luxury Traditional Sub-Compact Car Segment for the 2014 model year.&rmodel year.»

The Tsuru is one such model and its lack of airbags helped it earn a zero star rating from the Latin New Car Assessment Program.

Likely to be driven by a newly - developed 1.5 - litre i - DTEC Earth Dreams diesel engine, this new car is going to be the first oil - burner model ever to be launched by the Honda camp, which makes it all the more significant for the millions of admirers that the company has earned itself over the years.

The Kia Soul, a small car previously rated poor in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's small overlap front test, now earns a good rating in the tough crash test, following structural improvements for the 2015 model year.

Five cars, all 2014 models, earn an acceptable rating and six earn marginal or poor.

The latest small overlap front crash test results from the Institute reveal a range of performance among many of the best - selling small cars in the U.S. Of the 12 models evaluated, half earn a good or acceptable rating and qualify for the Top Safety Pick + award.

Automatic - equipped SS models got the 400 - hp L99 with gas - saving cylinder deactivation, while manual - transmission cars earned the 422 - hp LS3.

The Model S headlights earned a poor rating and the car hasn't been rated yet for front crash prevention.

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Kia Soul, a small car previously rated poor in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's small overlap front test, now earns a good rating in the tough crash test, following structural improvements for the 2015 model year.

In areas of environmental, social and economic performance, the three fundamentals of ASGʼs data - driven automotive life - cycle assessment platform - the Automotive Performance Index (API)- the Focus Electric outperformed 287 Compact cars, earning the distinction as an ASG best in class selection for model year 2016.

In areas of environmental, social and economic performance, the three fundamentals of ASGʼs data - driven automotive life - cycle assessment platform - the Automotive Performance Index (API)- the Impala outperformed 66 other Full - size cars, earning the distinction as an ASG best in class selection for model year 2016.

In frontal offset crash tests of nine new or redesigned 2002 model midsize cars, every car earned the top crashworthiness rating of good.

CITI DRIVER»S EDGE PLATINUM SELECT The Driver's Edge credit card, issued by Citibank, is great for people with good credit looking to earn rebates towards the purchase of any make or model of new or used car.

The Driver's Edge card allows cardholders to earn rebates that can be applied toward any make and any model of new or even used car purchase, as well as maintenance costs on a car they already own.

In order for any car model to be named one of the Institutes «Top Safety Picks,» it must earn a Good rating in all four tests.