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• ltxrtquq@lemmy.ml ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  transportation.gov/…/nhtsa-announces-final-rule-r…

  If by “new” you mean decided a decade ago and implemented 6 years ago, then yes.

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  • I_Miss_Daniel@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    I didn’t know. Maybe it’s not a law in Australia or I just haven’t been paying attention as my '96 Magna is still going fine.

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    • ltxrtquq@lemmy.ml ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Reversing technologies that meet the new standard must be installed in all new vehicle models from 1 November 2025.

      Apparently Australia only got around to it last year, but they’re requiring it to be implemented a lot faster.

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      • I_Miss_Daniel@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        TIL. Thanks.

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    • Grippler@feddit.dk ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Luckily modern cars are generally a lot safer to drive than your old magna. Air bags (not new, just better), crumble zones, automatic emergency braking, lane assist/departure warning etc. have come a really long way in the past 30 years. They’re not only less likely to be in major crashes, they’re also safer if it happens.

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      • I_Miss_Daniel@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        Hehe you forgot ABS :) It’s up to me to pulse the brakes to keep steering, learned that in a defensive driving course.

        I have a newer 2003 Verada as well but it’s decided it no longer can find TDC (code 22, 23) so I’m saving up for the diagnostics and possible repair or replacement.

        I agree a newer car is safer, and am hanging out for an EV when I can afford one. In the mean time the simple reliability of the Magna is a trade off I must make.

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