Oh, now we're looking back--isn't it smart to buy Suzuki, given the rapid growth of minicars?

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Nor that Ford used to have a stake in Kia, whose minicars were sold in the U.S. under the Ford name.

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Take a look at the IIHS safety ratings for minicars.

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"They are the world icon in minicars, " says Wagoner.

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Sales of minicars, personal computers and faxes are up.

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