Mastodawn

#TIL that the "My #car must be bigger (than yours)" #syndrome, and, in the same sense, cars constantly getting bigger, has a name:
#Carspreading

Badly Parked Oxford May 8

Howard Street OX4, where this SUV driver obliged a woman with an assistance dog to walk in the road. #PavementParking is not a victimless crime. #AntisocialParking #CarSpreading

Hubi May 4

Eine sehr treffende Analyse auf GCN

https://youtu.be/GwbpLkdggGs?is=X6EXkE5OWurr9iBQ

#bike #gcn #carspreading

Why Your New Car Is Deadlier Than Your Last One

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London Cycling Campaign Apr 28

We've joined @[email protected] & 14 other orgs to call on @[email protected] to tackle #CarSpreading Read the letter we've co-signed on the thread here callng for higher charges for oversized, dangerous vehicles and more measures to reduce road danger & shift people away from bigger SUVs...

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cnr4hobn3ehcy4gf3aca6iuv/post/3mkimwkwdyc2t

polypunk Jan 30

Well... You got to be ready for the ultimate asshole boss-level SUV parking on the sidewalk!

#carspreading #sticker #stickerart #cripplepunk #nuclearoption

polypunk Jan 30

Calling wordsmiths. We all know manspreading. I'm searching for a verb with a similar connotation, but for cars. (Big car for dudes with small dicks, most likely a city panzer, taking up two lots, optionally parked on the sidewalk)

I've come across the verb "carspreading", but it feels totally made-up. Is that a word people really use or more an invention of the press?

Boosts welcome!

#manspreading #carspreading #wordsmiths

McDonald_69 Dec 4

'Carspreading': Why Europe's love for big cars is fuelling concern

In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier. Some cities are determined to clamp down on them.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7vdvl2531o

#car #carspreading

'Carspreading’ is on the rise - not everyone is happy

In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

MediaFaro Analysis Dec 3

'Carspreading’ is on the rise - not everyone is happy.

Critics call it "carspreading". Across Europe, cars are steadily becoming longer, wider and heavier.

Consumers clearly like them – a lot. Big cars are seen as practical, safe and stylish, and sales are growing.

So, why are some cities determined to clamp down on them - and are they right to do so?

https://mediafaro.org/article/20251203-carspreading-is-on-the-rise-not-everyone-is-happy?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Carspreading #Cars #Cities #Automotive

'Carspreading’ is on the rise - not everyone is happy.

Critics call it "carspreading". Across Europe, cars are steadily becoming longer, wider and heavier. Consumers clearly like them – a lot. Big cars are seen as practical, safe and stylish, …

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