After a year of sticky accelerators and sliding floor mats, you may be wondering which vehicles are the safest to drive. Not only do safe vehicles give you a little more peace of mind while out on the road, they can also save you mega bucks in insurance costs. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the safest car in 2010 is the Buick LaCrosse for Large Cars, the Audi A3 for Midsize Cars, and the Honda Civic 4-door model for Small Cars. Here is the complete list of the top 27 safest vehicles to drive, broken out by category.

Just because you drive a truck or SUV doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy speed and power too. After all, it’s not like you drive a minivan. There are several ways you can improve your ride’s performance, drivability and even gas mileage without spending a fortune. Check out these tips on how to amp up your ride’s performance.

When you’re caught in bad weather or on a long, dark road in the middle of nowhere, you need to be able to see where you’re going. Make sure your ride is equipped with some of the best aftermarket lights available. Whether you’re looking for on-road or off-road lights, KC HiLites and PIAA design top-notch lights that will brighten up the darkest roads or cut through fog to ensure safe travels. Here are a few of the top-selling lights you may want to consider next time you’re in the market for an affordable safety upgrade.

These days, everybody seems to want a ride big enough to accommodate the entire family plus Rover, the family dog. But, without sacrficing good looks, safety and efficiency. Think that's impossible to do? Think again. 2010 has been a good year for family cars. And, Kelley Blue Book has compiled a list of the top 10 family cars of 2010. These cars don't just look good, but they're practical and they offer plenty of leg room, elbow room and cargo room to deliver the most comfortable ride possible. Plus, they're safe, reliable and even have some extra bells and whistles thrown into the package. These cars, vans and SUVs are listed in order of overall passenger/cargo roominess, starting with the largest.