{"id":124257,"date":"2018-03-13T16:38:43","date_gmt":"2018-03-13T20:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thedetroitbureau.com\/?p=124257"},"modified":"2018-03-13T16:38:43","modified_gmt":"2018-03-13T20:38:43","slug":"ford-honda-and-audi-take-multiple-awards-for-best-family-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/2018\/03\/ford-honda-and-audi-take-multiple-awards-for-best-family-vehicles\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford, Honda and Audi Take Multiple Awards for Best Family Vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The 2018 Ford Expedition was one of two Ford models to win awards in this year's US News & World Report's best cars for families.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Families across America are getting their tax refunds and going on vacation, upgrading their flat screen or perhaps, just perhaps, using that return to upgrade their vehicles.<\/p>\n

When it comes to what type of vehicle is best for your family, the choices are endless, but there are a few places where you can get some information on the vehicle that may be best for you and your brood, including the new 2018 Best Cars for Families list from U.S. News & World Report.<\/p>\n

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News You Can Trust!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The magazine annually puts more than 100 vehicles \u2014 this year 127 models \u2014 through their paces to provide winners in 11 categories along with some feedback about why they were picked. These vehicles generally have a wealth of features that make cars appealing for families.<\/p>\n

Tech features, such as in-car wireless Internet, teen driver controls, automatic braking, surround- view cameras and hands-free cargo doors were considered alongside traditional criteria such as passenger and cargo space, the magazine noted.<\/p>\n

(Toyota, Honda and Subaru tops in brand loyalty.\u00a0<\/em>Click Here<\/a><\/span>\u00a0for the story.)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Audi Q5 took home the Best Luxury Midsize SUV for Families title.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ford, Audi and Honda tied with the most awards won by individual brands with two awards each. The Ford Expedition, the Best Large SUV for Families, and the Ford Edge, the Best Two-Row SUV for Families, won their respective classes on the strength of their large, comfortable cabins.<\/p>\n

The Edge seats up to five people while the Expedition can seat up to eight across three rows. Both also offer in car Wi-Fi and Apple CarPlay \u2013 two features that go a long way toward keeping the entire family connected and entertained. The Ford Edge also won the 2018 Best Two-Row SUV for the Money award for having the best combination of quality and value in its class.<\/p>\n

Audi had a fine showing on this year\u2019s list with the Q5 taking the Best Luxury Midsize SUV title while the A6, the Best Luxury Midsize Car for Families. The German maker\u2019s entries won in large part because their backseats are larger than the competition.<\/p>\n

That extra space makes it easier to install car seats, keep kids in boosters from kicking the front seats and give teens or older relatives plenty of space to stretch out. Both the Q5 and A6 also have plenty of safety tech, including automatic braking, surround-view cameras and lane keeping assist.<\/p>\n

(<\/em>Click Here<\/a><\/span>\u00a0for the 14 hottest and most important vehicles debuted at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Some of the other winners included:<\/p>\n