1.   Council officials say lives were at risk from mechanical defects, including faulty brakes.

2.   Council officials say that lives were put at risk from mechanical defects, including faulty brakes.

3.   On the plus side, anti-lock brakes are included in the base price, as they should be in every vehicle.

4.   Safety features include antilock brakes, but there are only two air bags.

5.   The entry level Pontiac Sunfire offers lots of extras, including antilock brakes.

6.   The report found numerous serious violations, including defective brakes, badly worn tires and nonfunctioning lights.

7.   Safety features include ABS brakes, seatbelts for eight and two airbags up front.