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Emeritus Prof Christopher May

Lets face it, if Trump was really interested in understanding why US car manufacturers don't do well in export markets he might compare the size of the favoured vehicles in the US (massive pick-up trucks & SUVs), with the size of streets/roads in Europe & elsewhere.

Having once seen a Hummer trying to navigate the streets of Rome, its no surprise to me few people want big US vehicles....

Of course, he might then argue that Europe's of Asia'a roads are a Non-Tariff Barrier....

#trade#cars
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nullagent

If the insurance run around weren't bad enough, I just found out that if the guys insurance pays out a settlement beyond basic medical costs due to owing child-support I would never see any settlement cash.

Unclear what happens to the value of the vehicle, but thankfully the car was still in a family friends name and hadn't been transfer to my partner and I yet. So hopefully I don't need to get a family lawyer for that part.

partyon.xyz/@nullagent/1140333

If you’ve been hurt in a car wreck, you may be entitled to pursue a personal injury claim. But, it’s important to understand that health insurance liens and subrogation claims, rights of repayment, and healthcare provider liens can all take a bite out of your case. Then there’s another matter to consider: child support liens. If you owe child support and are behind on your payments, a personal injury claim can be a good chance to catch up those payments. All states have the ability to assert a lien against your personal injury claim if you also owe back payments for child support. While your medical provider and health insurance liens are paid back first, child support liens come out of your own share of the settlement or jury verdict. Some states are willing to negotiate their liens, and others are not. It’s critical to have a lawyer advise you on this issue. Many states will hold you in contempt if you settle a personal injury claim and don’t pay back what you owe for child support from your settlement. Most liability insurance carriers will run a background check to determine whether you have a child support obligation, and may not agree to release any funds directly to you until the child support lien is resolved. There are a lot of pitfalls when it comes to liens in general, and child support liens are no exception.
#childsupport#parenting#cars
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gtbarry

Tesla (TSLA) has to replace computer in ~4 million cars or compensate their owners

Tesla (TSLA) has to replace the ‘self-driving’ computer inside about 4 million vehicles or likely compensate the owners of those vehicles.

The liability could be more significant than the largest automotive recall in terms of cost.

#tesla #recall #automotive #auto #cars #transportation

electrek.co/2025/04/14/tesla-t

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BellingenNSW

Paris Bike Boom Leads to Steep Drop in Air Pollution

"The French city’s air quality has improved dramatically in the past 20 years, coinciding with a growth in cycling...Between 2005 and 2024, levels of nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter — two of the most harmful pollutants to human health — have been slashed by 50% and 55%, respectively.”

"City leaders including Mayor Anne Hidalgo have been making a concerted effort to pedestrianize parts of the city, improve bike infrastructure, and promote active transportation in the French capital."
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planetizen.com/news/2025/04/13
#cars #pollution #harm #air #cycling #pedestrians #BellingenShire #Australia #ActiveTransport #climate

They like to breathe, we like a SUV infrastructure and parking in Bellingen, au
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nullagent

So the bad news is the car didn't survive my plan to get an early start at the hacker space, but the good news is I did 😤

SR99 got a good one today, I just replaced the front suspension myself this fall 😭 Thankfully the crash wasn't my fault, I don't have any graphic injuries and insurance will help some but this is a setback for sure.

If you're able to pitch in I'd appreciate a little love

1828 / 7000

C/V nullagent
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Car crash on SR99, an ancient prius is crumpled from an accident in the middle of traffic
Airbags deployed, ah look it's Safeco and Lumen field
Rearended and crumpled
#MutualAidRequest#caraccident#99problems
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Kevin Karhan :verified:

@sunsetdriver I just think that selling #overpriced, #shitty. #ugly and outright #fat #cars that almost all #Millenials - including myself - can't afford will inevitable make a company fall flat on it's face for all the right reasons...

  • It's like as if I were to open up a "luxury electronics store" in Zeitz¹ and then complain that none of the locals want to buy a DGX Station A100 from me ...

¹ it's a decaying town in East Germany-

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