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WASHINGTON — The latest crash tests by the insurance industry raise safety questions about small pickups, which are drawing more interest because they get better mileage than larger trucks. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says in a report to be released today that several small pickups from the 2008 model year, including the Dodge Dakota, above, offered dismal protection in side crashes. The 2008 Toyota Tacoma was the only small pickup tested to merit the top score in side crashes. The Associated Press; AP photo
