Mini v. sedan = injury. No duh. Is this news?

[auxmike]

Why did'nt they try the HB Yaris vs. the Camry?
That's the showdown I wanna see!

[mr. poopyhead]

Originally Posted by Dave

This study could only mean less if it was published directly by the oil tycoon from The Simpsons.

"i'm gonna build the rootin'est, tootin'est, pollutin'est SUV for ya'll safety minded americans! yee-haw!!!"

[Thirty-Nine]

This whole thing is giving small cars a (hopefully temporary) bad rap.

I agree with the comments above.

Now, let's see the sedan vs. SUV. Then let's see SUV vs. semi truck.

Shit, we should all be driving tanks and bulldozers ... just to be on the safe side. Heaven forbid people would start to move to smaller cars.

Frankly, I'm getting sick of hearing about this damn story. It's all over the net and the TV tonight.

Look at all the new small cars in the last few years ... heck since 2004:

Scion xB
Scion xA
Scion xD
Toyota Yaris
Ford Fiesta
Kia Soul
Nissan Cube
Nissan Versa
Smart ForTwo
Honda Fit
Pontiac G3

Pre 2004 (and still for sale)
MINI
Chevrolet Aveo
Hyundai Accent
Kia Rio
Probably a few I'm missing.

Anyway, there has been an influx in small cars and it makes me wonder why an organization would spend all kinds of money to show people "hey, small cars aren't as safe ..." Just a "reminder" I guess ...

I'm proud to drive a small car, promote my small-car Web site, and frequent forums like this. It's kind of a movement, I guess—one I'm proud to be a part of.

[SailDesign]

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

<snip>
It's kind of a movement, I guess—one I'm proud to be a part of.

+1

[DefStarYaris]

I guess I should ditch my Yaris for a Hummer inside a larger Hummer wrapped in armor plating so I'll be safe.

[nsmitchell]

I think fear is what drives a lot of Americans to big cars/SUVs. Plain and simple. Fear, and keeping up with the Jones'/materialism.

[Yaris Hilton]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,512788,00.html

Automotive deaths are now at the lowest point since 1961 in the U.S.

[SailDesign]

Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,512788,00.html

Automotive deaths are now at the lowest point since 1961 in the U.S.

And sales/ownership of sub-compacts is at its highest. Strange, that

[voodoo22]

Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,512788,00.html

Automotive deaths are now at the lowest point since 1961 in the U.S.

A large part of that is due to the fact people are driving less in the past year vs years previous, not just because cars are safer.

[ddongbap]

Seriously guys, we need to get out of the sterotype that SUVs are everywhere. They aren't anymore.

On a side note. The MBenz C-Class was introduced after the E-Class became larger. MBenz needed another entry level segment in the US. Back in the 80s, the E-Class (190E, aka w201), was small.

[Thirty-Nine]

Make sure you read Motor Trend's response. It's pretty good ...

http://blogs.motortrend.com/6494659/...ack/index.html

[SailDesign]

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

Make sure you read Motor Trend's response. It's pretty good ...

http://blogs.motortrend.com/6494659/...ack/index.html

Have to agree - that was really well put.