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November 18, 2009

Ford, Subaru, VW top safest car list

  • Ford/Volvo received the most awards with six, followed by five apiece for Subaru and Volkswagen/Audi.
    • By KEN THOMAS
    Associated Press Writer

    WASHINGTON — Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen sit atop the insurance industry's annual list of the safest new vehicles, according to a closely watched assessment used by car companies to lure safety-conscious consumers to showrooms.

    The Virginia-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded its “top safety pick” on Wednesday to 19 passenger cars and eight sport utility vehicles for the 2010 model year. The institute substantially reduced the number of awards compared with 2009, because of tougher requirements for roof strength.


     
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