Best car booster seats for kids: new ratings
In the ratings released yesterday, 31 seats were rated that highly because they correctly position a vehicle safety belt on a typical 4- to 8-year-old in almost any car, minivan, or SUV, the nonprofit research organization said.
Another 5 seats were rated as "Good Bets," meaning they provide acceptable belt fit in most vehicles, the IIHS said. Six boosters were not recommended because they don't provide proper belt fit, and consumers are advised to avoid them.
The best bets included several models from Britax, EvenFlo, Graco, Harmony, Recaro and Safey 1st.
Among booster manufacturers, Harmony Juvenile Products continues to be a standout, the IIHS said. All five seats the Canadian company currently makes are on the best bets list.
The seats that were not recommended included seats made by Evenflo (the models were the Sightseer, Generations 65, Express and Chase) and by Safety 1st (the Alpha Omega Elite and the All-in-One).
Hyundai's Fluidic Design comes to life at Sculpture by the Sea 2011
SYDNEY – October 27, 2011: Hyundai Motor Company Australia has joined Sculpture by the Sea as the major partner for its exciting 2011 exhibition, which runs from Thursday 3rd November to Sunday 20th November, 2011.
As part of the sponsorship, Hyundai is providing a Courtesy Fleet of new Hyundai i40 Tourer vehicles for the duration of the exhibition. The Hyundai i40 Tourer Courtesy Fleet is a free luxury shuttle service for visitors to Sculpture by the Sea, transporting them between Bondi and Tamarama.
The Courtesy Fleet is family friendly with the i40Tourer achieving a maximum 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Baby capsule and booster seats will be available to assist the thousands of parents who visit with small children during the exhibition’s 18-day run. The Hyundai i40 Tourer presents a polished and sophisticated interpretation of Hyundai’s unique design language.
“Hyundai is pleased to bring its Fluidic Sculpture design philosophy to life at Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2011,” said Hyundai Motor Company Australia’s Director of Marketing Oliver Mann. “With its focus on beautiful design and ultimate practicality, the i40 Tourer is the perfect car to compliment the exhibition.