Columbus, MS -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/23/2012 -- Carl Hogan Automotive in Columbus is excited to announce the newest awards for their Dodge and Chrysler vehicles. The popular 2012 Dodge Charger and the newest vehicle to the dealership line-up, the 2012 Chrysler 300, were both awarded with Five-Star Safety Ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The two American sedans received five-star ratings in front and side crashes, and four stars for roll-over safety. The combined scores resulted in five stars, NHTSA’s highest safety rating, for the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300. However, the ratings do not apply to the high-performance SRT8 versions of either car.

Inside and out, the 2012 Dodge Charger brings together the power to protect with the power of performance with several safety features and optional additional features. Safety features like the Electronic Stability Control, structural Safety Cage, advanced multistage Airbags, Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning are just a few of the technologies that make the 2012 Dodge Charger a safe and reliable sedan.

The 2012 Chrysler 300 offers drivers the same peace-of-mind when traveling, with safety features that include the ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System, Blind Spot Monitoring technology, and front active head restraints.

Optional active safety technology on the 2012 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 includes all-wheel drive, automatic high beams, adaptive headlights, and rear cross-path detection.

To learn more about the safety features and performance ratings of the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300, visit Carl Hogan Automotive in Columbus for a test drive. Be sure to check their website at http://carlhoganautomotive.net for a full list of the available Dodge and Chrysler vehicles.

About Carl Hogan Automotive
Carl Hogan Automotive is proud to be a leading Chrysler, Dodge, Ram and Jeep Dealer in the Columbus, MS area. Located in Eastern Mississippi, Carl Hogan offers the best vehicles to all surrounding areas including West Point, Aberdeen, Columbus, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Carl Hogan Automotive also provides a state-of-the-art service center and an extremely qualified and personal experience every time. That is why people from all over Mississippi and Alabama come to Carl Hogan Automotive in Columbus, MS for their Chrysler, Dodge, Ram and Jeep vehicles.