Politicians say they have “national security concerns.” In fact, Chinese cars are better and cheaper, and American corporations know they can’t survive market competition.

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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  • Boomer Humor Doomergod@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    5 hours ago

    She was impressed with the way its infotainment system integrated with a phone, the between-seat minifridge, the karaoke system, the walkie-talkie system, the driver-assistance system, the range, and the comfort.

    All of that sounds dumb.

    • _deleted_@aussie.zone
      1·
      1 hour ago

      Range and comfort are the primary functions of a car, aren’t they? I’d agree that the other “features” are just toys.

    • Gonzako@lemmy.world
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      2 hours ago

      I straight up test rode the same model of car today and the real difference is that its actually a car. All the on the move operations you need can be done with the steering wheel buttons. No touching the infotaiment. Compared with the tesla I test drove, theres no comparison.