Those recalls were issued by manufacturers after their actuarial scientists determined the recall cost was less than that of damages.

"G.M. had information that they failed to share with us and that hindered our investigation."

NHTSA has also turned a blind eye to mountains of research suggesting that the mental demands of conversation itself, even hands -free, increase accident rate.

Indeed. I've twice demanded that they either remove it to my satisfaction, or sell me a car they obtain and haven't yet put their vandalism on. I once walked out when I was about to sign when they "couldn't" do this.

And according to the architects who are designing it, it's going to be very, very cool.

"I say ALMOST because I stopped perfectly in the lane to turn right, where I promptly make a right turn and get out of there in one smooth move. I must have looked like the world's greatest stunt driver to that tC."

I think there may be a distinction between more common corporal punishment and what Peterson did. It's my understanding, from what I've read, that Peterson (fully intentionally or not) did more harm than the swats our principal used to dole out.

Yes, but it's the scapegoats who get fired. He's the designated fall-taker while ownership stays safely distant and waits to see what the courts and public outcry respond with.

Your mother.

GM Says It's Probably Done Recalling Old Cars

This seems like it will result in glorious debates over semantics. Hooray.

He added: "We should also remind you that data transmission from pit to car is specifically prohibited by Article 8.5.2 of the F1 Technical Regulations."

leavemealoneiknowwhatimdoing

Sounds like my old job. :)

I agree, mostly. But it's not much the question of if something could make it up the ramp - I mean, a person could load the van by hand without a ramp entirely, and someone strong or with a load of lightbulbs could pick a hand-cart-full up and throw it.

I suppose, sure. I was picturing freight/moving van kind of scenarios.

^exactly. They could basically make the tailgate fold over onto itself when closed, and fold open twice as long when it's extended. (Somehow, I imagine, anyway, with a bit of engineering)

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It's a cute idea, but that ramp is a bit too short and steep to be very useful, and there's still what looks like at least a >3" gap/bump at the base - which would mean rolling things up it would still suck.