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0Ford Fiesta demonstrates that smaller can still be safe 1283014080
2011 Ford Fiesta offset barrier crash test – Click above for high-res image galleryOne of the long-time knocks against small cars has been that they sacrifice safety for efficiency. However, modern crash simulation and testing technology, as well as material science, is making that ... -
IIHS condemns use of mini trucks and low-speed vehicles on public roads 1274450400
If you live in the U.S. sunbelt or in an upscale gated community, you've probably seen quite a few of those hopped-up electric golf carts trolling around your neighborhood. These low-speed vehicles are great for zipping to the mailbox or heading over to the clubhouse, and the vehicles are ...
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Second edition smart ed will go into series production in November 1250780280
smart ed - Click above for high res image galleryDaimler announced back in June that the smart ed was "ready for small series production," but the only date given was that the cars would come to the UK in "early 2010." Today, we learn that the first production second-generation smart eds will ... -
2010 Prius, Insight and Soul earn IIHS Top Safety Pick awards 1250250900
IIHS 2010 small car crash tests - Click above for high-res image galleryNews comes today by way of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety that the 2010 Kia Soul, Toyota Prius and Honda Insight have all earned the group's coveted Top Safety Pick Award. That means each of the three vehicles ... -
Smart USA responds to IIHS crash test results 1239796920
IIHS crash tests – Click above for high-res image galleryNeedless to say, the folks over at Smart USA were not pleased to see the results of the latest batch of crash testing from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. IIHS did a series of frontal offset crash tests between small and ... -
Economy cars, Prius score poorly in IIHS crash tests 1220999760
There is a lot of stuff that needs to be considered when purchasing a car for its economy. Obviously, being AutoblogGreen and all, we are concerned with fuel efficiency. Still, a car's mileage or how green it actually may be aren't the only things to consider when it comes to choosing your next ...
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Gas mizers flunk crash tests 1166549160
Subcompact cars that offer great fuel economy and low price points didn't fare well in IIHS crash tests. The Nissan Versa did receive the institute's top rating but officials say none of the cars tested provided stellar protection. The Toyota Yaris not equipped with side air bags and the Scion xB ...

