Politicians flex muscles to strong-arm safety measures

Government-issued mandates making car safety features compulsory for all new automobiles manufactured after a specific date have always been controversial, primarily because they add to the cost of producing the vehicle, a cost carmakers are loath to pass on to consumers, and because they then prevent manufacturers from using these features for brand differentiation.

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