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Minicars perform poorly in crash tests, study says

Minicars made by Toyota, Honda and Daimler AG did poorly on frontal crash tests with mid-sized automobiles, prompting an influential safety organization to suggest consumers consider buying larger cars that have comparable fuel economy. The Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit and Smart ForTwo all collapsed upon impact into the space around the driver dummy, according to the study released today by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Drivers in all three vehicles faced high risk of head and leg injuries after test collisions at 40 miles an hour, even after airbags inflated, said the non-profit group funded by auto insurers.

Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagon TDI

By Phil McNamara Motor Shows 31 October 2007 11:17 What's that: a cool and understated Golf wagon? You'd better believe it. And it's more than a modified Golf estate, it's the spearhead for Volkswagen's renewed diesel push into North America.

1967 Ford Mustang convertible body added to parts catalog

Fans of the 1967 Ford Mustang convertible don't have to wait until they find one stashed in a barn or hiding in a used-car lot to live the dream--they can build one. Ford has added the body shell of the '67 Mustang convertible to its catalog of licensed restoration parts. It is the fourth classic Mustang body to be offered by Ford.