Most and Least Fuel Efficient Trucks, Vans and SUVs. Consumer Reports Names Best Road-Trip Cars. Skip to comments. Consumer Reports Names Best Road-Trip Cars Local 6 News ^ | 5-22-2008 | Craig Clough Posted on Thu May 22 23:33:10 2008 by Cagey A family road trip can be a great way to bring everyone together. However, it can also lead to squabbles over seat space, fights over how to drive and the wrong kind of family interactions. Shenhar said he and his colleagues compiled the list based on test scores which identified certain characteristics that would make the perfect family road trip vehicle.
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