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 number is tripled in single “mini-car” crashes. Although mini-cars therefore may be more environmentally friendly than other vehicles, tension exists between being safe and being “green”. It’s not easy being green……
Kicking off 2012 with car recalls
January 3, 2012
General Motors is planning to announce a recall on January 14, 2012. Over 4,000 of its 2012 Chevrolet Sonics will be subject to the recall. It has been discovered that the front brake inner or outer pad may be missing from these vehicles. Read more here.