News article (Re: IIHS)

[forestacademy]

Poorer would be the cars they didn't test because they didn't get good raitings under the original tests.

[a2jack]

Originally Posted by SmartDigger

It is all politics..... The insurance Co. need a reason to raise rate on small cars. the more people buy them, the more they need to make profit on them. And, The oil co, and USA car co. need to stop the move to small cars also. They can't produce them, so, they need to eliminate them.

Absolutely right, Digger... The insurance industry has long been in bed with the big three, and love writing overpriced policy's on the the big behemoths they produce.

Car sales are way down, and people are keeping their old cars longer and dropping their collision coverage. More lost $$ for the industry.

When the buyers come back, the IIHS wants to be sure they will go back to higher priced big cars and trucks.

Also, we must remember, the insurance cos are a main source of capital for the big three.

I too believe they sold us out. A2Jack

[a2jack]

[quote=chieftmc;221528] ...
You must like that clip... I it find offensive. and a rude reply to my post. A2Jack

[rfernatt]

"Minicars may be unsafe for human transportation!"

http://www.examiner.com/x-3721-Detroit-Automotive-Technology-Examiner~y2009m4d15-Minicars-may-be-unsafe-for-human-transportation

Beating the horse here, but the headline was too good to pass up. It's from the Detroit Examiner, of course. At least the author did provide some discussion of the compromises inherent in automotive design, but ended with a real bonehead remark to follow the headline: "Nonetheless, there is a limit which defines stupidity; and these mini-cars fit the billing, in my opinion."

It's amazing that any driver over the age of 30 survived in all those small CRXs, Civics, Corollas, Sentras, Metros, Chevettes, Escorts, Proteges and the list goes on...

[cubefx]

I do not understand why everyone so is so upset. Larger/heavier car will be safer then smaller car if they EQUALLY engineered.
What those tests proved is that the Smart is equally safe as Fit and Yaris (best compact cars on the market today). Please note, Both Yaris and Fit heavier and larger cars then Smart. Also Mercedes is heavier car then Camry and Accord.

P.S. I really want to see Malibu vs Aveo test.

[Macaw]

Wonder what a '70's Beetle would look like in a similar crash...(used to own one). Regardless It's still safer than my old motorcycle, CRX, Pinto, Spitfire etc... Now my 1970 International Travelall would just about crush anything in it's path!

[psychobeth]

"Minicars may be unsafe for human transportation!"



**snerk**

Oh dear, yellow journallism at its finest..

The sad part is that some people will believe this stuff. Oh well, if you don't like our little cars, don't get one. We're smart (literally and figuratively!) and the rest can be good little sheep and believe the exaggerations and innuendo that the Big 3 exude.

[MB DNA]

P.S. I really want to see Malibu vs Aveo test.

cubefx,

Great thought and while we're at it let's add Fusion vs Fiesta.

Tom

[forestacademy]

Originally Posted by MB DNA

P.S. I really want to see Malibu vs Aveo test.

cubefx,

Great thought and while we're at it let's add Fusion vs Fiesta.

Tom

Think we could raise the funds for that test?

Someone call Dave S and see if he will bankroll it.

[VinceLA]

This bashing will spread for as long as oil price is low. Cos it's something for the cretins to focus on. Sometimes I pray for the days of $150/barrel cos the smart will still be paying less than the rest.