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Half-ton pickup trucks like the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 
 Ram 1500 are currently at the top of the U.S. sales charts, making safety 
 ratings an increasingly important factor for truck shoppers.

Here are the standout family SUVs from the 2018 New York auto show that 
 shoppers should be looking to get some seat time in during the coming 
 months.

The 2019 Lexus ES 350h jumps 5 mpg in its combined mileage rating for 
 lower price. Gas model gets smaller mileage gain, base price increase.

Headlights keep the 2018 Mazda6 sedan from achieving the Insurance 
 Institute for Highway Safety's highest rating.

First baby on the way? Plan for what you can now; that includes choosing 
 a ride that meets the needs of a growing family.

For 2018, the Nissan Armada full-size three-row SUV gains more standard 
 features and gets a higher starting price.

Rolls-Royce has redesigned its half-million-dollar Phantom sedan. Among 
 the features are heated interior pillars near passengers' heads.

The hybrid version of the redesigned 2018 Honda Accord starts at $26,990, 
 more competitive with base prices of rival mid-size hybrid sedans.