The Honda Accord has been named to Car and Driver's esteemed 10Best Cars list for a record 27th time. Editors at the highly respected automotive magazine rave that the all-new Accord "fully delivers on Honda's 'man-maximum, machine-minimum' philosophy" and that "one big fluid loop develops between man and machine." Stellar praise indeed.

The all-new Accord earned the highest possible safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS): the 2013 TOP SAFETY PICK+. This is especially impressive because the IIHS implemented more stringent testing guidelines for this year, including a new small overlap frontal crash test.

We know that safety is an important factor to consider when buying a car. That's why we're especially proud that the Accord Sedan received a 5-star overall vehicle score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)[1]. New available features include Forward Collision Warning[2] (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning[3] (LDW) to help you on the road.

[1] Based on frontal crash, side crash and rollover categories. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). Model tested with standard side airbags (SABs). Vehicles tested under the new program cannot be compared to MY10 and earlier vehicles.

[2] FCW cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. FCW does not include a braking function. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.

[3] LDW only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use. LDW may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.

Another shootout, another Honda win. This time it's the 2013 Accord taking the top spot in the Cars.com/USAToday/
"MotorWeek" $26,000 Midsize Sedan Shootout. Six sedans were tested for three days by a real family as well as by a panel of automotive experts. The testers came away impressed by the Accord's handling abilities, calling it "surprisingly athletic and light on its feet." They also appreciated its many standard features stating, "The Accord wins double extra brownie points for squeezing in [the rearview camera] at this price point."

ALG has recognized the Honda Accord Sedan with the 2013 Residual Value Award for the Midsize Car segment. Residual value, or the value a car retains over time, should be top of mind for any car shopper. As ALG's Larry Dominique says, "Residual value is the ultimate measure of product success." With its legendary quality, advanced safety features, and exceptional reliability, the Accord has proven itself year after year, mile after mile.

The Accord won KBB's Best Resale Value award for the mid-size car category The editors note that "the new 4-cylinder is just as powerful as previous versions even though it's more efficient."