Insurance Institute Gives 115 Vehicles Top Safety Rating.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety today releases its list of Top Safety Picks – the 2012 model-year vehicles with the best crash-test ratings. The auto-safety research group, which is funded by the insurance industry, said 115 vehicles made the list this time around.
The results reflect efforts by car makers to strengthen the roofs of their vehicles to perform well in a roof-crush test that simulates the stress put on the roof in a rollover crash. The Institute added the roof test to its crash-test program that includes front, side and rear impact collisions. To get a top overall rating a vehicle has to perform well enough to receive the group’s best grade of “good” in the crash and in the roof test.
Here is the full list of top-rated models sold by Walker Automotive:

Honda Fit, Honda Civic, Honda CR-Z, Honda Insight, Honda Accord, Honda CR-V, Honda Pilot, Honda Odyssey, Honda Ridgeline, Kia Forte, Kia Soul, Kia Sportage, Kia Sorento, Mitsubishi Lancer, Buick Verano, Buick LaCrosse, Buick Regal, Buick Enclave,  Mercedes C-Class, Mercedes E-Class, Mercedes GLK, Mercedes M-Class, BMW 5 series, BMW X3, GMC Terrain, GMC Acadia.

Full article http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2011/12/15/insurance-institute-gives-115-vehicles-top-safety-rating/

Making the Difference Award

This past week, John Wrubel received the Making the Difference Award from JRTC& Fort Polk on behalf of Walker Honda.  We would like to congratulate John and Walker Honda and thank them for all the work they do with Fort Polk.

"Walker Automotive for you loyal dedication and unwavering commitment.  Thank you for your outstanding contribution toward our goal, and for making our organization stand above the rest." - JRTC & Fort Polk