In the rush to reduce fule costs and “go green” many small cars, such as the Smart car, have come onto the market. I’ve said many times that the Smart car will not seem so smart to any driver who has the misfortune of being involved in an auto accident. New crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have confirmed my beliefs. These minicars simply cannot protect their occupants in a car wreck as well as bigger, heavier cars. Three crash tests between minicars and midsize cars from the same manufacturer show how the minicars are literally thrown about when involved in an auto accident.
Click here to access the news release and crash test results.
