Dieselman
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While this would seem logical, it is also the opposite of what has happened in the past.
While this has a lot to do with modern safety features requiring more room, it is also because we expect more luxury & space in a car than in years previously.
Each successive model has been sold on more space and size, but unfortunately this adds weight and means they no longer fit in parking spaces or garages and consume a a lot more fuel.
It's about time designers and engineers got back to good packaging and efficiency measures.
Fortunately the requirements for lower emissions are starting this trend. The new Mazda3 is 200lb lighter than the old model.
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