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Study: Megacar Drivers Up to 4x More Likely to Hit Walkers While Turning
And researchers think it's because federal regulators aren't scrutinizing the common design features that make it impossible for megacar drivers to see walkers passing right in front of them.
March 18, 2022
Fed. Vehicle Safety Rating Update Won’t Get Megacars Off the Road
A new plan to update federal consumer safety ratings for cars won't do nearly enough to incentivize automakers to build vehicles that are less likely to kill walkers, say advocates.
March 8, 2022
I Tweeted Mega-Car Photos from the Auto Show — And Sparked a Much-Needed Debate
It’s virtually impossible to ignore the increasing size of trucks and SUVs on the roads today. And seeing these vehicles up-close hammered home just how ridiculous this all is.
February 27, 2022
Brannan Shelves Bill That Would Forbid Charging SUV Owners More to Park
The Brooklyn Council Member withdrew his controversial bill that would have barred parking garages from charging SUV owners a fair price to park their big, heavy cages.
February 15, 2022
Brooklyn Pol’s Bill Would Prohibit Higher Parking Costs for SUVs
“Strong no on this. SUVs are lethal in an urban setting," said one activist.
February 14, 2022
Reckless SUV Driver Kills Another Child on a Sidewalk in Far Rockaway
An SUV driver slammed into a 10-year-girl on the sidewalk in Queens after losing control of the truck as she pulled out of a grocery store parking lot, killing the girl and injuring another woman on Wednesday, police said.
February 10, 2022
That Viral Dodge Ad Isn’t the First Time Automakers Compared Drivers to ‘Predators’
A new viral Dodge seems like a new low for the notoriously toxic automaker — but it’s just the latest chapter in the company's promotion of the deadliest driving behaviors.
January 14, 2022
GMC Truck Driver Who Killed Brooklyn Pedestrian is Issued a Mere Summons
A Brooklyn woman has died of injuries she sustained when she was run over by the driver of a massive GMC truck last month — and the driver walked off with a mere summons.
January 13, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines: Wait, What’s Wrong with High Gas Prices Edition
We asked Mayor de Blasio about the high price of gasoline. And he gave a terrible answer. Plus all the other news of the day.
November 16, 2021
America’s Most Toxic Car Ad: The Finals!
After thousands of votes and enough eerily empty downtowns to last a life time, Streetsblog readers have narrowed it down to just two of the most toxic car ads in our national history. Vote now for which deserves the title of the most toxic of all.
November 12, 2021
