Re: To whom it may concern

Bruce <no@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Many people believe that older, larger Volvo and Mercedes sedans offer
greater safety than a new small car. Fifth Gear, the same TV
programme that staged the Smart tests, arranged for an offset head-on
collision between a Volvo 940 and a three year old Renault Modus,
which is very much smaller.

The Renault virtually demolished the Volvo. The combination of an
effective crumple zone and a strong safety cell was remarkable in such
a small car. Google on "Renault Modus" for details of the car, which
is also sold as a Nissan Note. The video is available on YouTube in
several versions. Just search on "renault modus volvo".


Here's the one that has been cut to show the most important content:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrkwdshZkv0

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