More than 1m cars sold in UK each year too big to fit typical parking space
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/04/more-than-1m-cars-sold-in-uk-each-year-too-big-to-fit-typical-parking-space?
"Larger cars are more deadly in crashes than smaller ones, as they weigh more and have tall front ends that trap victims beneath them instead of knocking them to the side."
@epistatacadam
Worth noting that #autobesity means cars are wider than ever, and heavier and have fatter tyres.
Result: motorists are more likely to drive through puddles near the curb, and more water will be sprayed out when they do.
Progress!
#TheMilitantPedestrian
Canada has the least fuel-efficient vehicles in the world.
Because of our cheap gas prices and crappy fuel efficiency standards, most Canadians are driving around vehicles much larger than they actually need.
Every city should be doing more to tackle 'auto-besity'. Bigger vehicles are more dangerous to pedestrians and put more wear-and-tear on streets.
Paris to charge SUV drivers higher parking fees to tackle ‘auto-besity’
> Paris city hall is to impose higher parking fees on owners of SUVs in its battle to reduce pollution in the capital.
> Details of the charges have not been announced but the size, weight of the vehicle and its motor will be taken into consideration.
