U.S. News Best Cars recently released its list of the Best Cars for Families in 2012 Awards, which are aimed at making the purchase of a vehicle for busy parents easier in a confusing automotive market.
Editors at U.S. News determined the winners in each category by combining information from automotive critics, including safety, reliability, passenger and cargo volume data and an index of family-friendly features.
Eight vehicle brands won across 18 categories, with Honda and Ford leading with four winning vehicles each.
"American families need cars that are safe, reliable and designed to make life easier," said Jamie Page Deaton, Managing Editor of U.S. News Best Cars. "The winning vehicles provide the best mix of the bells and whistles today's families want with the basics they need. From the rugged towing and foul-weather capabilities of the Toyota Sequoia, to the comfort and space of the Honda Odyssey, to the high-tech features to keep teen drivers safe in the Ford Taurus, this list offers a vehicle for every type of family."
New car dealers might see more potential car buyers visiting Ford dealerships to apply for an auto loan to purchase one of the vehicles following the announcement of the awards and the automaker's announcement that sales were up for the month of January.
