Superior Hyundai

The 2011 Hyundai Elantra, designed in Southern California, has earned many accolades since its launch. Most recently, the car emerged victorious from the "Under 20/Over 35" shootout hosted by USA Today and Cars.com.

To compete in the shootout, USA Today and Cars.com mandated vehicles must cost less than $20,000, deliver over 35 mpg, and comfortably seat five. That left only the Elantra, Cruze, Civic, Forte, and Focus. So while, the 2011…

If you're a parent of a teen getting ready to hit the open road, read on. In understanding that deciding on the best car for a new driver is more than a little challenging, the folks at Consumer Reports have developed a new 2011 Best Cars for Teens list. And no, they're not suggesting you have to buy a 2011 model or anything too pricey. They do, however, warn against compromising safety for…