"The Detroit pooh-bahs and their enablers in Washington conspired to make sure SUVs were classified as light trucks, not as cars - and therefore wouldn't be regulated the same way."
SUV proliferation stems from a regulatory loophole created by Detroit manufacturers and Washington officials who classified SUVs as light trucks instead of cars. This classification exempted SUVs from the same safety and emissions standards applied to passenger vehicles. The conspiracy between automotive industry leaders and government regulators enabled manufacturers to produce larger, heavier vehicles while circumventing stricter regulations. This regulatory framework fundamentally shaped consumer vehicle choices and market trends, contributing to the widespread adoption of SUVs across American households.
#suv-regulation #automotive-industry #government-policy #vehicle-classification #regulatory-loophole
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