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Article: Analysis: SUVs 5-7 Percent Safer Than Passenger Cars
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- U.S. Newswire
- Article date:
- April 19, 2007
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To: BUSINESS EDITORS
Contact: Ron DeFore of SUVOA, 1-877-447-8862
WASHINGTON, April 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In anticipation of
the release of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's
(NHTSA) "Early Assessment" of 2006 traffic crashes, SUV Owners of
America, released today an expert analysis of 1997-2005 data for
vehicle performance in all kinds of crashes. It found that SUVs are 5-
7 percent safer than passenger cars in reducing fatality risk. This
is particularly important for consumers that may be downsizing to cut
fuel costs -- a dangerous tradeoff.
SUVOA President Barry McCahill said, "The public is being told by
some that small cars are now as safe as larger cars and ...