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USAA reveals 'best value' cars and top picks for teens

The top safety pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety before being entered into the selection pool. Here are the results of USAA's research: Best value Large Sedan: Dodge Charger Midsize Sedan: Dodge Avenger Small Sedan: Mitsubishi Lancer Large Luxury Sedan: Lincoln MKS Midsize Luxury Sedan: Audi A4 Large SUV: Chevrolet Traverse Midsize SUV: Ford Explorer Small SUV: Kia Sportage Midsize Luxury SUV: Lexus RX 450h (hybrid) Large Pickup: Toyota Tundra Sports: Scion FR-S Coupe: Honda CR-Z Wagon: Audi A3 Minivan: Dodge Grand Caravan Top picks for teens 1.Dodge Dart 2.Dodge Avenger 3.Honda CR-Z 4.Chrysler 200 5.Honda Insight 6.Volkswagen Golf 7.Hyundai Elantra 8.Nissan Versa 9.Kia Optima 10.Chevrolet Malibu

White Van Man numbers booming

THE ADVANCE of White Van Man is accelerating, according to figures highlighted by the RAC Foundation. Between 2002 and 2012 the number of light vans on the roads increased by 29% to 3.3 million. During the same period, the increase in cars was 11%, with one in 10 vehicles on the roads now a light commercial vehicle.

IndyCar Hot Wheels race into stores

IndyCar-themed Hot Wheels will be hitting stores this month. The Indy Racing League and Mattel Inc., the maker of Hot Wheels, have agreed on a four-year deal that will produce a lineup of toy cars featuring teams and drivers. A 1:64-scale Hot Wheel is $4.99, with a 1:24 version that costs $24.99.