CNN reports a recall of various GM cars with common 3.8 liter engines due to potential fire hazards.

Mini-Car Fatalities Two to Three Times That of Larger Vehicles
Although lauded for their environmental benefits, The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported that “mini-cars” do a poor job of protecting their occupants. In fact, research shows that the chance of a fatality in collisions with mid-size vehicles is almost double that of larger vehicles, and that