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[–] Technus@lemmy.zip 24 points 1 month ago (2 children)

So it's not an uniquely American problem after all. Fuckers everywhere want bigger and bigger cars.

[–] rockSlayer@lemmy.world 54 points 1 month ago

It's not just people wanting bigger vehicles. It's an intentional move by vehicle manufacturers to push light trucks, which have less strict safety and emissions standards, leading to higher profit margins.

[–] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 month ago

So it’s not an uniquely American problem after all. Fuckers everywhere.