The aim of the tests was to examine if rust problems in crash beams and other parts of the structure effectively reduce a car's crashworthiness, and the group discovered deterioration in both cars' crash safety levels.
Here's what happened when rusty used cars were crash-tested in Olive Branch, MS
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