Simple answer, there are no automotive pedestrian safety standards in the United States. That’s why the Cyber-Truck can be sold in the US, but not Europe. NHTSA has proposed new regulations, but they have not been approved yet.

Yeah, it’s probably some version of that rule about the square feet the vehicle covers and the approach/departure angle, plus GVW, that the law basically says “do whatever the hell you want”. In my state of PA a loophole allows these giant vehicles to be exempt from child-safety seats and there is a currently a bill…

Ideally you want the energy in the momentum transferred to the chassis, around the passengers. Often, in larger vehicles, it transfers the momentum of the chassis into the passengers. Which is less than ideal, unless you think the human body’s natural resting state is chunky salsa.

Found Florida Man.

“As an aside, thank you to all the people who recognized that the question was a bit written by a trans woman for pride month. I’m glad we’re on the same page here.”

No fun allowed during pride month!

Its because we all know exactly what kind of person he is when he said that: Typical white, conservative, Trump-supportin’ piece of shit.

“Cybertruck makes a U Turn using only my pinky. Check mate.”

Is anyone else a bit suspicious of someone buying a Cybertruck on an O-3's salary?

Maybe I’m stupid, but what was supposed to be so amazing about using one finger to turn?

Of all the things annoying about this guy, it’s the ‘nice try Buttercup’ that gets me the most.  May your CT be plagued by all of the common issues

Uh no I don’t agree, is this a bit?

How is first gen Miata not on the list? It’s impossible to be more awake than this!

All the +1s to Skeffles for submitting the Willys Jeep.  

Just slightly small for my taste. I’d prefer a Legacy GT Wagon / Levorg type thing.

Bullshit. Elon Musk is why I don’t own a Tesla. And I’m certain I’m not alone.

I would like to inform the board that I will gladly quit my job and accept Musk’s CEO position for a mere 1/1,000th of the pay. I will even give them AI!*

I hope there’s no Cornelius around when this guy Zorgs himself, and that it happens very soon.

Shame because at its core it is a pretty solid car. They have always been kinda ugly. Just not THIS ugly.

I’ve had two WRXs - each lasting 10+ years. I’m over it now, and not buying another; especially starting at $35K but I’m guessing the model/options I’d choose would come out to $45K when all said and done — at current interest rate levels.   The WRX is not that car IMO.