Originally Posted by
Notso_fastLane
This premise falsely assumes consumers 1) have perfect knowledge (never the case);
No,
useful knowledge is enough to influence people's decisions in a way that influences auto company business decisions.
and 2) prioritize safety over all other considerations when buying a vehicle (also not the case).
No, safety must only be a
significant consideration (which it is), not the highest priority consideration, to influence people's decisions.