The Best Selling Family Sedans
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The Best Selling Family Sedans

The sedan is the best choice for the family because it offers better handling, a smoother ride, comfort, and room for stowing. Most sedans not only offer more legroom compared to the standard car or sedan, they also offer more trunk space. Many sedans provide more features than an SUV at the same budget. Let’s take a look at the top-selling sedans for families, such as the Volkswagen CC, Kia Optima, Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion. Hyundai Sonata, and Toyota Camry, and discuss their many features: 1. Volkswagen CC This Volkswagen is a great family car. One reason for this is the fact it offers a roomy back seat for the children as well as a quiet, quality ride, which is cushy and comfortable. This sedan is a testament to its style and solid performance. The audio and Navigation offer a bit of a “show off” feature with the noticeable touchscreen. The Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality offer fun for everyone to enjoy. 2. Kia Optima The family will love the heated and ventilated seats in this Kia. This sedan is also great for a trip as there is plenty of storage space inside as well as in the trunk.
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5 Ways to Save on Car Insurance
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5 Ways to Save on Car Insurance

There’s no doubt that car insurance is an expensive necessity. It’s something that drivers can’t neglect. Protecting yourself and your vehicle for any damage or injuries is the basis of why you need car insurance. No driver wants to get caught without adequate coverage, which means following state laws that require property damage and bodily injury insurance. Despite the options with coverage, there are definitely ways to reduce the cost of car insurance. Follow along to learn five smart ways to save on car insurance: 1. Compare options Before you rush into purchasing a policy, your initial step is to compare options and pricing with reputable insurance companies in your area. Prices will vary from insurance company to insurance company. You can either research established insurance companies and follow through with one of their agents, or you can connect with an independent insurance agent through referrals from family and friends. You can also inquire online or by phone as to various policies and their costs. While you’re pursuing your options, be sure and get a car insurance quote from at least three different sources to make savings comparisons. You want some figures to work with before you make a commitment.
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Crossover SUVs with the Best Safety Ratings
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Crossover SUVs with the Best Safety Ratings

SUV’s are a type of automotive vehicle that combines attributes of passenger cars with off road vehicles. The history of the sports utility vehicles (or SUV) dates back to the late 1930’s. The World War II Jeep is one of the first recognized mass-produced SUV’s. There are generally two types of modern-day SUV’s. There are those built on light truck bodies and those that are built with a unibody construction (passenger car bodies). The top safety rated SUVs are as follows: 1. Ford Escape The Ford Escape is one of the top-rated small SUVs on the market. The fourth generation Escape also comes in two different hybrid models. The vehicle will be more than 200lbs lighter than previous models because of its use of high strength steel. The hybrid versions of this vehicle will be able to get 37mpg. 2. Hyundai Santa Fe The Hyundai Santa Fe is a small SUV that is manufactured in Ulsan, South Korea and Montgomery, Alabama in the United States. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given this vehicle 5 stars for safety based upon crash tests conducted by them. The price for a low-end version of this vehicle is $25,000 according to Car and Driver magazine.
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The Safest Cars to Buy in 2020
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The Safest Cars to Buy in 2020

When you think of valuable car safety features, you realize all of the components provide life-saving measures for you and your family. The advances in vehicle technology have drastically improved to give you indications of when your car needs maintenance or when certain features are not used properly. These safety features are essential for you and your family driving locally and while on long commutes. Here are the top rated cars for safety in 2020: 1. Honda Insight In addition to the anti-lock brakes, the Honda Insight has stability control. This safety feature reduces the engine power when the car’s handling limits have been exceeded. When the stability control technology senses this, it applies brakes to help the driver maintain control of the vehicle. The airbag system has front, side and overhead protection to shield the occupants during impact collision. The Pretensioner system automatically tightens seat belts to secure the driver and passengers during an accident. 2. Kia Soul The Kia Soul has an array of DriveWise technology features designed to protect you and your family. The Blind Spot Detection system alerts you when another vehicle is in your blind spot to help reduce the likelihood of an impact. The Advanced Smart Cruise Control detects other vehicles or objects in the road and decelerates the car to avoid a collision.
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