The increasing size of cars and SUVs in Europe is causing significant issues on roads, including reduced space for smaller vehicles and increased danger to pedestrians.
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The increasing size of cars and SUVs in Europe is causing significant issues on roads, including reduced space for smaller vehicles and increased danger to pedestrians.
Parent: TransportationEntity: Car and SUV size growthImpact: negativeDate: Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 13, 2026Target: The increasing size of cars and SUVs in Europe
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“We need an Ozempic for cars. They are growing at a phenomenal rate, wreaking havoc on roads, squeezing out smaller vehicles and endangering pedestrians.
Like ever-hungry teenagers, cars in Europe are growing on average a centimetre wider every year.”
Don’t repeat North America’s mistake, Europe.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/12/britain-car-suv-big-large-vehicle-road-pedestrians
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“We need an Ozempic for cars. They are growing at a phenomenal rate, wreaking havoc on roads, squeezing out smaller vehicles and endangering pedestrians.
Like ever-hungry teenagers, cars in Europe are growing on average a centimetre wider every year.”
Don’t repeat North America’s mistake, Europe.
Britain’s cars and SUVs are gr...
10 boosts · 0 favs · 1 replies · Jul 12, 2026