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Toyota Camry and Prius V the Least Safe in Frontal Collision


The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety test said that Toyota Camry and Prius V hybrid got the lowest ratings in a new crash test. Although the Toyota Camry is the best-selling mid-size car in the States, this hasn’t saved the vehicle from receiving the lowest rating in new crash test, together with the Prius V hybrid. According to the Insurance Institute ...
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