Small Car Tidbits (primarily Fiesta Related)

The Fiesta is faring very well over in Europe. Hopefully that bodes well for those of us in the US, anxious for its release. According to Autoblog, Ford has sold 108,000 units this year alone already, with almost half of those coming in March. Not bad for a continent with a highly developed mass transit system.

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/16/ford-fiesta-winning-hearts-and-minds-and-wallets-in-europe/

Other related news includes the release of www.fiestafaction.com, a website for Ford Fiesta Enthusiasts. Its being run by the same guy who runs www.focaljet.com, so its pretty much a shoe-in for being very professional and uncluttered. Most of the people on there currently are current Focus owners who are looking to get into a Fiesta for their next car, but all are welcome.

Finally, a small car enthusiast's gripe about the insurance industry: The IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) put out a report last week stating that small cars like the Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, and Smart ForTwo don't hold up very well in collisions with larger vehicles. Shocking news, indeed! Its no wonder that American's don't like small cars. We're still in the mindset that a larger car mitigates the need for active safety devices, like knowing how to drive and being aware of your surroundings.