Chrysler cars garner top safety rating
Chrysler's 2010 Sebring and Dodge Avenger models have earned the 2009 Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Chrysler Group LLC recently announced. Safety and security components for the Sebring and Avenger include passive features, such as pre-tensioning seat belt retractors and supplemental side-curtain airbags, which are combined with accident-avoidance features, such as responsive steering, braking, handling and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). As Adrian Lund, president of the IIHS explained, "Top-level crash-test performance plus electronic stability control to help keep drivers out of crashes are the tough criteria needed to earn this award."
The Original Club
These days, cars come with sophisticated, high-tech security systems. Yet, a decidedly low-tech but still highly effective theft prevention product still sells strongly - The Original Club. As a statement explains at the website Theclub.com, "Highly visible, this strong visual deterrent alerts a potential thief that your car is protected. Virtually impossible to defeat, time and effort are a thief's enemies." New and improved, these days The Club features solid steel hooks and attaches and locks easily to your vehicle's steering wheel. Price is $42.99.
Cars this weekend
Check this section tomorrow and Sunday for more automotive-related articles. Tomorrow, you'll find a profile of the 2010 Nissan Cube, and a preowned feature on the 2004 Buick Regal. Sunday, look for a profile on the 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S, a preowned feature on the 2004 Lincoln LS and an article on the history of the Chrysler Corporation.
