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IIHS tests roof strength on microcars, Smart Fortwo comes out on top

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has just tested the latest batch of the smallest cars on the market to determine the strength of their roofs in the event of a rollover accident. Coming out on top with a "good" rating was the Smart Fortwo, which isn't all that surprising – due in large part to the runabout's diminutive size, Daimler put lots of effort into the design of its so-called Tridion safety cell. Somehow, we're equally as unsurprised that the Chevy Aveo scored the lowest of the six automobiles tested. Chevy's least ... Read more →

Evergreener: Long-running Ford Ranger augments safety features for 2010 Chris Paukert

Despite dwindling sales in a dwindling segment, Ford's Ranger refuses to pack up. For 2010, the compact pickup looks unchanged on the outside, but beneath the skin it gains some new electronic ...

NHTSA head says crash standards should be higher Damon Lavrinc

DOT, NHTSA release full proposal for mandatory electronic stability control Stuart Waterman

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IIHS tests roof strength on microcars, Smart Fortwo comes out on top 4 months ago on Autoblog

Evergreener: Long-running Ford Ranger augments safety features for 2010 10 months ago on Autoblog

Despite dwindling sales in a dwindling segment, Ford's Ranger refuses to pack up. For 2010, the compact pickup looks unchanged on the outside, but beneath the skin it gains some new electronic gubbins to help make it more competitive. In the main, the trucklet soldiers on into its next model ...

NHTSA head says crash standards should be higher 2 years ago on Autoblog

Nicole Nason, head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), maintains that the crash standards that have been on the books since 1973 are due for a revision. Recognizing the 9 out of 10 vehicles routinely score either four- or five-stars on the administration's tests, she's ...

DOT, NHTSA release full proposal for mandatory electronic stability control 3 years ago on Autoblog

Monday's rumor became reality Thursday when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released its proposal to require auto manufacturers to install electronic stability control as a standard feature in all new cars. Standard equipment ESC would be required on passenger vehicles under ...

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