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……
Child Safety Seats Recalled
April 25, 2011
This past month The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling nearly 800,000 child safety seats.
The problem involves the harness which can come loose on its own on seats with a center front adjuster.