However, these 12 cars are all great for beginners who just want to get out ... and should only be undertaken in safe ...

their safety benefits in a newly released annual ranking. Vehicles of almost every size and class, from small cars and SUVs to large pickups and minivans, as well as hybrids and all-electric ...

The IIHS toughened its standards for the elite ranking this year, mandating the Top Safety Pick+ cars earn "good" ratings on all crash tests and come equipped with a front crash-avoidance system ...

That means car shoppers with vehicle safety at or near the top of their new-vehicle-shopping priorities will want to choose a model that both safeguards its passengers the most tenaciously in a ...