Taking a quick glance at a Smart car, you might assume that it's not very safe. It's incredibly small, barely has space for two inside, and there certainly isn't much room up front for crumple zones.

This throwback smart car crash test reveals the real-world performance of compact vehicles in collisions. Watch how the car absorbs impact and what it teaches drivers about safety. Oil tanker suddenly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Harley is a noted automotive industry expert and analyst. Earlier this month, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy ...