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January 18, 2013

Famously Unsafe: Smart ForTwo

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Famously Unsafe: Smart ForTwo

Yes, the Smart ForTwo is fuel efficient but that's just one side of the coin. In terms of safety, particularly for the driver, it's clearly not the best choice out there.

January 17, 2013

Famously Unsafe: Chrysler PT Cruiser

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Famously Unsafe: Chrysler PT Cruiser

Although it's retro styling was appealing to many, the Chrysler PT Cruiser was overweight and had a bad record when it came to official crash tests.

January 16, 2013

Famously Unsafe: Suzuki Samurai

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Famously Unsafe: Suzuki Samurai

Despite its troubled past in the US market involving rollover issues, the Suzuki Samurai (aka Jimney) continues to be a popular off-roader in many global markets.

January 15, 2013

Famously Unsafe: Geo Storm

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Famously Unsafe: Geo Storm

Geo tried to market the Storm as somewhat comparable to the Mazda RX-7 and Lotus Elan. It wasn't by any stretch but drivers often treated it that way.

January 14, 2013

Famously Unsafe: BMW Isetta

Famously Unsafe

Famously Unsafe: BMW Isetta

With its motorcycle engine, the Isetta was nothing more than basic Euro transportation that could easily kill its inhabitants when crashing into a sign post.

January 13, 2013

Famously Unsafe: Chery Amulet

Famously Unsafe

Famously Unsafe: Chery Amulet

Built on a 30-year-old Volkswagen platform, China's Chery claims the Amulet is perfectly safe, but even voices in Russia say otherwise.