From: Dickey, Michael F (michael_f_dickey@groton.pfizer.com)
Date: Thu Feb 06 2003 - 08:11:15 MST
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From: Russell Blackford [mailto:rblackford@hotmail.com]
"So exactly why are cars like this so unpopular in the US? Is it the
felt need to chauffeur around a stack of kids in something that feels
"protective"?
With all this talk about the different cars available to the US and European
markets, its important to take a look at the driving habits of US and
European markets as well. Europe has approx 4 times the population density
that the US does.
http://www.bized.ac.uk/stafsup/exams/eu/popn.htm
Given that, US drivers will tend to need to drive longer distances on
average than European counterparts and will probably tend to prefer cars
that make that more comfortable. I am sure this is only one of the numerous
reasons for the different driving styles / habits / preferences of Europeans
and Americans, but it is an important one to note.
Michael Dickey
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