Can Auto Enthusiasts Help Fight Car Dependency?
A new video about the dangers of car dependency by a popular automotive vlogger is prompting a conversation about how people who love cars can help dismantle a transportation system that privileges autos above all else.
By
Kea Wilson
12:17 AM CDT on July 26, 2022
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