Those passing the test with a “Good” classification are the Acura TL and Volvo S60. Getting an “Acceptable” rating is the Infiniti G.Many of those that flunked the test played it off saying that their cars still met federal safety regulations. Mercedes-Benz took a rather conceited route by saying “As a leader in automotive safety, we have full confidence in the protection that the C-Class affords its occupants — and less confidence in any test that doesnt reflect that.” Thats not confidence, Mercedes, thats called blind cockiness.Some of the automakers did pledge to do better, and Toyota had a rather admiral statement in regards to Lexus failing the test. Toyotas Brian Lyons was quoted saying "With this new test, the Institute has raised the bar again and we will respond to this challenge as we design new vehicles."We definitely need more automakers like Toyota in this instance and less that just shove their nose in the air, like Mercedes did. Poorly played, Benz. Youll lose a lot of fans that way...
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