Fords for Fatties

With the UK facing an obesity epidemic, car manufacturers think they have found the answer to the worrying problem – SUPERSIZE cars. Yes, you read correctly. There I was thinking we needed to promote healthier eating and exercise, but no, the response has been to accommodate to growing waistlines with growing motors. Figures show that since the 1950s, an average family car like a Ford Prefect has increased in width by over a foot and are almost double the weight. continue reading…