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This is a way to make it easier to import GM's high-MPG car lines from Europe (and other countries). Quoting the Lutzter :
GM’s Lutz Calls for Break on Crash-Testing in U.S.
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“We also would like a 3-year moratorium on certain U.S. front- and side-impact crash test regulations,” Lutz adds. “The regulations impact our ability to bring in several high-mileage small cars we make elsewhere in the world.
“In Europe, the crash-test procedures are different than in the U.S., so the tests are different. If our government says cars that meet crash tests in other countries are good enough to be sold here, we would have more high-mileage, small-car flexibility.”
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This way, you could import an Opel Corsa *tomorrow* without worrying about complying with US crash standards :
I have read that the current Corsa doesn't meet US crash standards, but the next generation will. If Lutz got his 3 year moratorium, that would give him a breathing spell for the next-gen Corsa.
The (negative?) corollary to this is that the Chinese Chery auto company could also bring cars to market in the USA faster :
Chery Automobile - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lotus Engineering (known for their racing car chassis expertise) is aiding Chery in car design and quality. Ricardo Consulting Engineers is also devolping a hybrid powertrain for Chery for use on China's first hybrid vehicle. Chery recently entered into a partnership with Chrysler to produce mid to compact vehicles for the United States and European market.
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