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.

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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  • bluGill@fedia.io
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    7 hours ago

    Having used some lockpicks, unless you have the best locks those deadbolts won’t stop anyone. The worst I can pick faster than I could get the correct key into the lock (I only have 3 keys on my keyring) - and I’m not even any good at picking locks. The medium quality will stop me, but again I’m not good, it won’t stop anyone who has put in any practice…

    I’ve also been in construction long enough to know there are faster ways into a house than through the doors if I’m trying to be dishonest. Fortunately most people are honest.