The War on CarsJul 11, 2023

“There are no dirt paths , no mountain roads … SUVs are absolutely useless in Paris. Worse, they are dangerous, cumbersome and use too many resources to manufacture."

#TheWarOnCars #suv #paris

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/11/paris-charge-suv-drivers-higher-parking-fees-tackle-auto-besity

Paris to charge SUV drivers higher parking fees to tackle ‘auto-besity’

Size, weight and motor will be taken into account as councillors target ‘dangerous, cumbersome’ vehicles

The Guardian
Show threadFrank Bennett 🇯🇵Jul 12, 2023
@TheWarOnCars I've never seen one of them with a dent or a scratch.
Show threadDizzyJul 12, 2023
@fgbjr @TheWarOnCars Some on the squeaky clean ones even have a "snorkel" for driving through rivers. Lol
Show threadFrank Bennett 🇯🇵
@BubblegumYeti @TheWarOnCars So much cooler than old-timey racing stripes.
Jul 12, 2023 at 9:33amWeb
Show threadDizzyJul 12, 2023
@fgbjr @TheWarOnCars Nothing else comes close to saying "I am adventurous" than a snorkel on your car :)
Show threadFrank Bennett 🇯🇵Jul 12, 2023
@BubblegumYeti @TheWarOnCars OTOH if I was a member of exclusive clubs and stuff, I'd probably be equally keen to assure that the apocalypse wouldn't make me late for any appointments. Besides, it's a clear signal to Noah that he'd damn sure better let me on to that boat of his.