HOW TO SAVE THE PLANET AND GET DEAD FOR YOUR TROUBLE

Buy an energy efficient sub-compact car:

Toyota Motor Corp., whose cars and trucks have helped set industry standards for affordable safety, had two of the worst performers in crash tests of the new subcompact sedans that are growing in popularity as motorists seek better gas mileage.

Nissan Motor Co.'s subcompact Versa received the insurance institute's top rating, but institute President Adrian Lund said none of the cars tested provided stellar protection when hit by larger vehicles.

"Tests like these are going to set small cars back a half-decade," said industry analyst Eric Noble of CarLab.

Lefties will now demand large cars be outlawed.