Gas tank in the cabin - safety

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Originally Posted by MikeB

Very typical of network news shows. CBS 60 Minutes crucified Audi for unintended acceleration. It was totally bogus. No way, no how would that car have accelerated with the brake pedal depressed even with the throttle pedal floored. In fact that's true of just about any car, even back in the 80s.

Found this: 60 Minutes ran a story on the Audi 5000 in 1986, claiming that it accelerated suddenly on its own. However, the demonstration used a rigged car whose transmission had been altered. Government agencies vindicated the car, but Audi's sales were affected. 60 minutes never apologized to Audi.

Arrogant, ratings chasing SOBs. Too bad Audi didn't sue their asses off.

Yep the media killed the DC10 as well