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Buick Regal, Honda CR-V earn five stars in crash tests; RAV4, Corolla improve

Two more vehicles, the Buick Regal sedan and Honda CR-V crossover SUV, have joined the list of cars earning the top score of five stars in newly...
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2012 Scion iQ microcar earns four stars in NHTSA crash tests

The 2012 Scion iQ, a newly introduced competitor to the Smart ForTwo sub-subcompact, earned four out of five stars in National Highway Traffic...
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2012 Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra earn five stars in NHTSA crash tests

Two compact economy sedans earned the top score of five stars in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash testing, in scores posted...
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2012 Nissan Versa, Honda CR-Z improve in NHTSA crash testing; Acura MDX slips

The 2012 Nissan Versa small sedan earned four out of five stars in NHTSA crash test results published today, the most common rating today but a...
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NHTSA rates safety of Silverado, 300, Charger, Sienna, Tundra, Yaris, Beetle

The 2012 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger large sedans earned top five-star ratings in newly posted NHTSA crash test results, but the 2012 Chevrolet...
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NHTSA plans to fill in gaps in its crash-test rating coverage

A year after revamping its New Car Assessment Program crash tests, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a list of 74...
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Low-scoring cars may improve in NHTSA crash tests

After the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration redesigned and toughened its New Car Assessment Program crash tests last year, some...
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Toyota compact cars get mixed results in new NHTSA crash tests

The 2011 Scion tC earned the top score of five out of five stars in newly released NHTSA crash tests, becoming only the third compact car to earn...
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Honda Odyssey earns top NHTSA safety rating; Camry improves in crash test

Revisions to the best-selling Toyota Camry have improved its NHTSA safety rating from three out of five stars to four out of five, bringing it up...
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Chevrolet Cruze, Volvo XC60 safety stand out in latest NHTSA crash tests

Four of of five stars continues to be the norm in the new NHTSA crash test program; of the three dozen 2011-model vehicles the safety agency has...
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