Yeah, and boo on the writer for perpetuating two worn out myths:
1) "Light cars are unsafe - crash protection means today's cars must be heavier."
See yesterday's thread:
Article: Mazda demonstrates that small lightweight cars be safe too
Also, Fiat's new 500 (4 seater) weighs between 1907-2161 lbs depending on model, and got a
5-star crash rating (Euro NCAP).
The new Daimler smart has a
4-star rating and weighs 1800 lbs.
2) "The only way to get good fuel economy is with a hybrid system."
See above 2 vehicles.