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……
Toyota Prius Recall Imminent
February 8, 2010
Toyota decided Saturday to recall its latest Prius model in Japan, Japan’s largest newspaper, the Yomiuri, reported. An announcement in the US is imminent.