THE YEAR OF SPEED AND SAFETY
Driving might be more fun than ever, but all that speed
comes at a cost: Accident rates are up 10.4 percent this
year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration. Thankfully, a host of tech upgrades, from
lane-keeping-assist mechanisms to automatic braking
systems, means driving can be safer than ever too. It’s
also less of a hassle: Perks like automatic high beams and
smartphone integration make the cockpit of even the
most basic car a smarter, friendlier place.
Over a very fun three-month period, we put more than
20 vehicles through their paces. We found rocket-fast
acceleration, insane braking, blissful cruising, and more.
Then we chose our favorites, which you’ll read about
on these pages. Each offers something to like no matter
what road you’re traveling.Camaro SS Convertible
BEST FOR
Speed and savings
A smooth 6-speed manual transmission
and the Corvette’s 455 hp V8 engine
help this chariot handle bad roads with
good manners. Bonus: We averaged 21
mpg over mixed highway and city miles.
From $37,900, $43,900 for convertible,
chevrolet.com
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