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The 2012 Chrysler 300 and 2012 Dodge Charger have achieved 5-star safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Five stars is the highest rating for safety given by the Administration and measures vehicle safety performance in front and side crashes as well as for rollover.

"We're very pleased that both the 2012 Chrysler 300 and 2012 Dodge Charger have achieved the highest overall rating," said Scott Kunselman, Chrysler Group's Senior Vice President of Engineering. "The results of these tests reflect crashworthiness and performance in different scenarios."

Both Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger achieved an overall 5-star vehicle safety score. The rating is a combination of frontal, side pole and barrier performance with the static stability factor accounting for the rollover rating.

Both Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger also achieved high marks in rollover testing with a 4-star rating.

"These vehicles are comprehensively equipped with advanced safety features," added Kunselman. "Both vehicles are robustly designed with a rigid structure to protect occupants and have numerous advanced safety features including, available Adaptive Cruise Control which NHSTA notes as a technology proven to reduce crashes."

Earlier this year, the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger were named a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

 Chrysler Group received nine awards in Consumer Guide Automotive's 2012 list of "Best Buys" and "Recommended Picks."

Six Chrysler Group models were awarded Consumer Guide's prestigious "Best Buys" for the 2012 model year; three more were selected as "Recommended Picks" in the 2012 list.

Chrysler "Best Buys" are: Chrysler 300, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Charger, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Dodge Journey and the Ram 1500

Models that received "Recommended Picks" by Consumer Guide for the 2012 model year are: Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango and Fiat 500

"We are honored and thrilled to have nine vehicles named as 'Best Buys' or 'Recommended Picks' by Consumer Guide Automotive," said Reid Bigland, President and CEO ? Dodge Brand and Head of U.S. Sales. "Chrysler Group launched an unprecedented 16 all-new or substantially-refreshed vehicles in 2010 and 2011, models that continue to resonate with both consumers and objective, third parties like Consumer Guide."

A "Best Buy" rating signifies that a vehicle is ranked at the top of its class and is strongly approved by the editors. "Best Buy" vehicles represent the finest balance of attributes and price within their classes, and they are the best choices for most consumers. Consumer Guide's "Recommended Picks" feature vehicles that, though not ranked at the very top of their category, are still worth strong consideration by consumers for their unique combination of attributes and value.