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Four big pickups get low marks in crash tests

Four 2009 full-sized pickups got low marks in side-impact crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a research group for auto insurers. Crash protection is "poor" in crew-cab versions of the Chevrolet Silverado and Nissan Titan without side-impact airbags, according to test results the institute released on Wednesday. The Dodge Ram with standard side-impact airbags got only a "marginal" rating, the institute said.

SEAT Mii FR Line at Worthersee 2012

SEAT Mii FR Line SEAT are previewing a sporty version of the Mii at the Worthersee Tour tuning festival this week – the SEAT Mii FR Line. The all things VW Group Festival that is the Worthersee Tour kicks off this weekend, so there’s a fair chance we’ll be seeing more pimped, tuned and titivated VW Group cars over the next few days. Today’s offering comes from VW’s slightly troubled Iberian arm with the reveal of a sporty SEAT Mii FR Line, which is lots of show but no extra go.

Volvo reveals pricing for refreshed 2014 model range

There are quite a few changes in Volvo's lineup for the 2014 model year, perhaps representing the most serious model shakeup for the automaker this decade. For starters, almost all the cars in Volvo's current U.S. lineup have been facelifted with the notable exception of the XC90 SUV, which enters its last model year before it is replaced by an all new truck.