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Old 04-03-2020, 07:57 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr View Post
Harmonizing safety regulations with Europe and Japan would have the same effect, while enabling American automakers to develop competitive models which would have a broader appeal on export markets.
Oh the impossible dream. When I was making instrument panels for Mercedes SUVs we had 6 versions of each model.

RHD - USA
RHD - EU
RHD - Rest of World
LHD - UK
LHD - Japan
LHD - Rest of World

There is hope. As part of the recent free trade agreement between the EU and Japan, the Japanese adopted EU vehicle standards.
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