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Originally Posted by docwra
I dont deny that, although TBF Toyota and Honda have historically done pretty well in the USA. However, at some point emissions are going to start being a problem though, and as things stand you guys are a long way behind EU/Far East when that happens.
If Im wrong I apologise but I believe that USA vehicles dont need to undergo crash testing before being sold, theres no legislation in respect of safety in collision with pedestrians, no requirement for automated braking, reversing assistance, drowsiness warnings, data recorders, speed limiters etc
Weve had all of this for years while you guys still dont test bumpers for safety, definitely something a European mind struggles to comprehend.
Yes mate. Heres another "perspective" for you though. Ignore the mm/dd thing, it gets the point across though.
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Unlike the rest of the world personal freedom and free thinking is still (struggling at times depending on the State) valued and encouraged here.
America has always been fiercely and proudly independent….. I mean, hey, our guys kicked out your King in 1776 because we didn’t like him telling us what to do after all. If the people don’t want it, or if enough people don’t want it, the government doesn’t force it.
And our cars DO have rigorous testing - the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash tests every car sold in America today and rates it according to number of stars out of 5. That ranking is printed on the window sticker and in the automotive review if every new vehicle.
In fact, it may surprise you to know, the NHTSA was founded in 1958 and has been advocating for the advancement of the safety of production cars for almost 70 years now.