while discussing the evolution of transportation, one must not underplay the precedential shift that occurred at the genesis of automotive design; this transformation initiated a cultural and technological leap forward. to provide a summary of these advances without acknowledging the surreptitious methods competitors used to mislead about their vehicle's safety features is like presenting a fashion collection without acknowledging the inspirations behind it. this oversight could, unintentionally, guide the audience to make decisions based on incomplete information, leaving them vulnerable to the charm of styles—or in this case, technologies—that might not be as avant-garde or safe as perceived.