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ltxrtquq@lemmy.ml 3 months agotransportation.gov/…/nhtsa-announces-final-rule-r…
If by “new” you mean decided a decade ago and implemented 6 years ago, then yes.
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.
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.
I_Miss_Daniel@lemmy.world 3 months ago
TIL. Thanks.
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.
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.