The danger of Australia’s obsession with big cars – Full Story podcast
The demand for oversized cars in Australia is surging, with SUVs and utes increasingly becoming the family and commuter car of choice. And while they are seen as the safer choice, experts say they may be making our roads deadlier.
Transport and urban affairs reporter Elias Visontay tells Reged Ahmad why size doesn’t always equal safety and whether we need to reverse our attraction to SUVs
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- Australians are obsessed with SUVs and huge utes, but experts say they are making our roads deadlier
- The psychology behind Australia’s love affair with big cars

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