In article . net>, Skip Elliott Bowman wrote:
> All of them, every single automaker that uses an internal combustion engine.
> Any law that proposes any change in how they do business (from research &
> development to production to marketing) gets them in a serious uproar. Look
> at how long it took automakers to install padded dashboards

Ford, 1950s before any such law. Their failed marketing of safety.

1956 Lifeguard safety package, including

* deep-dish, energy-absorbing steering wheel,
* double-grip, impact-resistant door latches,
* double ball and shatter-resistant, interior rear-view mirror
* optional padded instrument panel and sun visor
* factory installed, front and rear safety belts (first U.S. manufacturer)

(
http://www.ford.ca/english/LearnAbou...st/default.asp )

> and airbags for examples.

Airbags were first installed in GM (and Chrysler?) vehicles in the early
1970s, close to 20 years before the mandate. The automakers found these
safety devices had safety problems and correctly fought their use based
on that data. Once mandated, their fears were realized.