[tpudlik]

This depends on what the alternative is. For people who can't afford an American sticker price for a car, the choice is between a less safe (but cheaper) car and the near-suicidal experience of riding a motorbike.

Selling "unsafe" cars may actually save lives.

[tomelders]

hmmmm, good point. But if i was a car designer, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable compromising on safety features that I know are possible.