Why Are Carmakers Allowed to Sell Products That Go Faster Than 100 MPH?

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By Angie SchmittAug 30, 2017, 12:02 pm139 pts
A reckless driver made headlines in the UK city of Birmingham this week after he topped out at speeds of 115 mph on local streets while fleeing a traffic stop. The driver, 30-year-old Kamar Farooq, eventually crashed into another car (the report doesn’t note any injuries, miraculously). He will be jailed…

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