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cross-posted from: https://news.abolish.capital/post/49178

Why They Don’t Want You Driving a Chinese Car

I took my first ride in a Chinese car recently. Not in the U.S., of course, since sky-high tariffs have made them almost impossible to import. I was visiting family in the U.K., and we rented a BYD Sealion SUV. And let me tell you: I saw immediately why American car companies are desperate to have these things kept out of this country. It was elegantly designed, incredibly comfortable, and a smooth ride.


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[–] Reygle@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Deadbolt will slow even a professional down long enough to make 100% sure they have time to hear the slide loudly cycle on something on the other side of that door.

[–] bluGill@fedia.io 12 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Assuming somebody is home. Even in Texas you don't get to have a robot that shoots anyone who comes to the door when you are not home.

[–] Reygle@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

I mean we can talk about physical security all day and never agree. DeviantOlam goes where he wants. I get it.

[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 1 points 1 day ago (3 children)

but you can own a great dane anywhere.

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 1 points 20 hours ago

In this economy?

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 2 points 23 hours ago

only if they recognize you as a friendly. Don't be messin with their territory.

[–] Munkisquisher@lemmy.nz 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

But a great dane with a shotgun?

[–] Reygle@lemmy.world 1 points 21 hours ago

Grindhouse movie from the 70's? If not, it should have been.