Safety

According to a new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, after increasing for two years, fatalities on U.S. roads appear to be finally going down.

With top scores in seven out of eight safety tests, the 2019 Toyota Corolla 
 Hatchback nabbed a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute 
 for Highway Safety.

Approximately 400 model-year 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic, 
 and Mercedes-AMG C63 and C63S coupes and sedans are being recalled.

Approximately 4,700 model-year 2018 Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG 
 GLC SUVs are being recalled for their front turn signals.

Hyundai beefs up the 2019 Kona subcompact SUV with more standard safety equipment; it also beefs up the price.