Advertisement

The Last Word With Matt Cooper

The Decline Of Conventional Car Shapes

Is the conventional car shape in decline? It seems that the more  traditional, well-loved cars such...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

7:18 PM - 7 Feb 2019



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

The Decline Of Conventional Car Shapes

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

7:18 PM - 7 Feb 2019

Listen to this episode



Is the conventional car shape in decline?

It seems that the more  traditional, well-loved cars such as hatchbacks and saloons are being outsold by SUVs and crossovers.

The fact that SUVs are often compromised on space doesn't seem to be a drawback for buyers, given their increase in popularity. Although the idea that they are safer than regular cars is a myth, they do have a higher driving position, which gives drivers a better sense of what is around them.

Michael Sheridan joined us for our weekly motoring slot to explain more about the rise of the SUV.

The Decline Of Conventional Car Shapes

00:00:00 / 00:00:00


Read more about

Cars Michael Sheridan Motoring SUV

Related Podcasts

Gift Grub: The Paddy's Day Par...

00:06:34

Gift Grub: The Paddy's Day Party Is Over

The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

00:06:34


Why Boxing Is Darker Than It E...

00:12:46

Why Boxing Is Darker Than It Ever Was Before

The Last Word With Matt Cooper

00:12:46


The Week Trending: New Old Tra...

00:18:47

The Week Trending: New Old Trafford, The Taoiseach's White House Visit & St Patrick's Day Crackdown

The Last Word With Matt Cooper

00:18:47


Picture This Are Finding A New...

00:06:59

Picture This Are Finding A New Sound In A Pretty Random Part Of The World

Dave Moore

00:06:59