In testing this smart car, family car struck tech-IEST carpool lane this year. Plus: make sure you design your child's car seat correctly.
chevrolet Traverse
By the numbers: Three rows, up to eight seats, 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway
Carpool 2.0: Sliding second row seats that children as young as 7 can operate. Play a song on your smartphone through the sound system using wireless Bluetooth.
Mom, I can do it: The seat belts are easy for kids to snap themselves into.
No sticky seats: The cup holders can accommodate juice boxes and sippy cups.