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Archive Home > 2010 > May > 14 > Boring and sluggish is best for teens’ cars, consumer groups say

Boring and sluggish is best for teens’ cars, consumer groups say

By Jerry Hirsch / The Bulletin
May 14, 2010

Big, boring and slow. That’s the formula for teenage drivers, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a nonprofit that analyzes auto safety and driving issues.

“The vehicle choice for teens is especially crucial because of their higher risk of getting into a crash,” said Russ....

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