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Petrol is still too cheap

This is what the upcoming Brussels auto show is promoting:

SUV forever

We ain’t out of the shithole yet…

An ad for Nissan 4×4’s that looks like it was filmed in the future. Barren landscapes, nasty weather, no vegetation… thanks to all that greenhouse gas they contribute to.

A study has shown drivers of 4×4 vehicles, feeling safer, are more likely to take risks on the road such as using their phones at the wheel or not fastening their seatbelts. My observations while cycling in the city are generally identical; I give those types of vehicle a very wide berth.