[PGR88]

Those 3 are secondary to “how do we build are car that meets government mandates that people can afford?”

If cars could simply be built for value - I am quite sure engineers could easily build and market a comfortable car that would last 400,000 miles and cost under $10,000

[gibsonguy]

Secondary does not mean irrelevant.

[Dr. Sivana]

If cars could simply be built for value - I am quite sure engineers could easily build and market a comfortable car that would last 400,000 miles and cost under $10,000


Tata sacrificed features, safety and speed and sells the Tata Nano .6 diesel in India for under $3,000. You can bet those engines are dirtier than the ones we forced VW to destroy.

[Beagle8U]

“I am quite sure engineers could easily build and market a comfortable car that would last 400,000 miles and cost under $10,000.”

For city driving UTV’s should be legal, they will get 35+ MPG and are less than 10K.

[Oatka]

I am quite sure engineers could easily build and market a comfortable car that would last 400,000 miles and cost under $10,000

In any event, they design them to be built the cheapest way and to Hell with the guy who has to repair them.