There are some car brands on the market that have built a solid reputation regarding safety. Safety is of the standard factors considered when reviewing cars. Volvo, for instance, has always been associated with safety and the company continues to make it a priority in the cars they produce. It does share the glory with some other safety-concerned manufacturers whose products usually also get excellent crash test results.

The demand for safe vehicles

When it comes to features, safe vehicles are usually relegated to the back of the mind and inquired about almost as an afterthought. Perhaps families with children are more conscious of a vehicle’s safety ratings, but the majority of car buyers concern themselves more about performance and the driving experience a car can give.

2008’s Safest

Besides Volvo, some of the other car companies that also prioritize safety are Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Ford, Subaru, and Honda. Honda, in fact, has been very zealous in making itself known for safety. For the 2008 model year, the following vehicles are some that have been rated as the safest on the market:

1. Ford Taurus
2. Mercury Sable
3. Audi A6
4. Saab 9-3
5. Subaru Legacy
6. Toyota Tundra
7. Ford Edge
8. Lincoln MKX
9. Saturn Vue
10. Cadillac CTS

Ford had eight vehicles featured in the top safety picks for 2008. This includes vehicles from the company’s other divisions such as Volvo, Mercury, and Lincoln. Honda, including its luxury brand Acura, came in second with seven vehicles.

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