• frezik@midwest.social
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    1 year ago

    The US started phasing in roof crush requirements in 2012, which caused manufacturers to put in more metal for the frame. That meant reducing visibility and all but requiring backup cameras.

    Why do we need roof crush requirements? Because those SUVs have a high center of gravity.

    This has been the way of things. Cars are just plain unsafe, and trying to make them safe also makes them worse at everything else, including being affordable.