TIL "carspreading".
“We need an Ozempic for cars. They are growing at a phenomenal rate, wreaking havoc on roads, squeezing out smaller vehicles and endangering pedestrians.
Like ever-hungry teenagers, cars in Europe are growing on average a centimetre wider every year.”
Don’t repeat North America’s mistake, Europe.
Like ever-hungry teenagers, cars in Europe are growing on average a centimetre wider every year.”
Don’t repeat North America’s mistake, Europe.
Britain’s cars and SUVs are growing bigger – but there is a way to stop this deadly ‘carspreading’ | Christian Wolmar
Larger vehicles crowd our roads and are far more dangerous to pedestrians. Let’s curb them before they do even more damage, says says transport commentator Christian Wolmar
www.theguardian.com
July 13, 2026 at 2:59 AM
TIL "carspreading".
Yes please
www.carscoops.com/2026/06/cars...
www.carscoops.com/2026/06/cars...
Researchers Want To Tax Cars By The Inch To Stop Carspreading | Carscoops
Researchers argue that stopping vehicle growth could save lives, space, and billions in energy costs
www.carscoops.com
June 29, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Yes please
www.carscoops.com/2026/06/cars...
www.carscoops.com/2026/06/cars...
"Carspreading" is excellent here
Cardiff Council is set to become the first local authority in the UK to introduce higher parking charges for SUVs and other heavy vehicles, in a move campaigners say will make city streets safer and fairer
Cardiff set to tackle SUV 'carspreading' in UK first
Cardiff Council is set to become the first local authority in the UK to introduce higher parking charges for SUVs and other heavy vehicles, in a move campaigners say will make city streets safer and f...
nation.cymru
October 16, 2025 at 7:34 AM
"Carspreading" is excellent here
I suspect a few people might find this new collection of "Carspreading" images from @climateoutreach.bsky.social quite useful for illustrating the issues of increasingly large cars in urban areas climatevisuals.org/carspreading/
A new collection of images capturing the reality of ‘carspreading’ - Climate Outreach
climatevisuals.org
March 10, 2025 at 9:20 AM
I suspect a few people might find this new collection of "Carspreading" images from @climateoutreach.bsky.social quite useful for illustrating the issues of increasingly large cars in urban areas climatevisuals.org/carspreading/
Cars have grown 1.2cm longer, 0.5cm taller and 0.5cm wider each year on average since 2000, in what green groups call “relentless carspreading”.
The increase in size “leaves people more likely to be killed in a crash and increases emissions that hurt lungs and heat the planet.”
#CarSpreading
The increase in size “leaves people more likely to be killed in a crash and increases emissions that hurt lungs and heat the planet.”
#CarSpreading
‘Carspreading’ could lead to extra 2,600 crash deaths a year by 2040, study finds
Analysis shows cars in Europe have grown longer, taller and wider every year since 2000
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Cars have grown 1.2cm longer, 0.5cm taller and 0.5cm wider each year on average since 2000, in what green groups call “relentless carspreading”.
The increase in size “leaves people more likely to be killed in a crash and increases emissions that hurt lungs and heat the planet.”
#CarSpreading
The increase in size “leaves people more likely to be killed in a crash and increases emissions that hurt lungs and heat the planet.”
#CarSpreading
An excellent visual portrayal of exactly where we are. #carspreading #streetsforkids
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Join the movement against carspreading.
Cars keep getting bigger. Our streets don’t.
cleancitiescampaign.org
September 28, 2026 at 11:12 AM
An excellent visual portrayal of exactly where we are. #carspreading #streetsforkids
Speed cushions led to #Carspreading IMHO
September 29, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Speed cushions led to #Carspreading IMHO
Cars are getting bigger, heavier and wider every year ….
⚠️Carspreading is taking over our cities
⚠️ Carspreading is putting lives at risk
⚠️Carspreading is damaging our planet
Write to your local council to put an end to #carspreading.
More here👇
cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
⚠️Carspreading is taking over our cities
⚠️ Carspreading is putting lives at risk
⚠️Carspreading is damaging our planet
Write to your local council to put an end to #carspreading.
More here👇
cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
June 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Cars are getting bigger, heavier and wider every year ….
⚠️Carspreading is taking over our cities
⚠️ Carspreading is putting lives at risk
⚠️Carspreading is damaging our planet
Write to your local council to put an end to #carspreading.
More here👇
cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
⚠️Carspreading is taking over our cities
⚠️ Carspreading is putting lives at risk
⚠️Carspreading is damaging our planet
Write to your local council to put an end to #carspreading.
More here👇
cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
Once you see #carspreading, you see it everywhere. If you've spotted this trend in your city, snap a pic & share it with us @cleancitiescampaign.org 🙏
Learn more here
cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
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Learn more here
cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
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Carspreading: When big cars make our cities smaller.
Cars are getting bigger – about 1cm wider every two years. The only thing is, our streets aren’t.
cleancitiescampaign.org
February 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Once you see #carspreading, you see it everywhere. If you've spotted this trend in your city, snap a pic & share it with us @cleancitiescampaign.org 🙏
Learn more here
cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
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Learn more here
cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
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Carspreading: Europe’s New Report Warns of a Growing Threat—One North America Already Knows.
momentummag.com/carspreading...
momentummag.com/carspreading...
August 15, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Carspreading: Europe’s New Report Warns of a Growing Threat—One North America Already Knows.
momentummag.com/carspreading...
momentummag.com/carspreading...
Carspreading: Europe’s New Report Warns of a Growing Threat—One North America Already Knows.
momentummag.com/carspreading...
momentummag.com/carspreading...
August 14, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Carspreading: Europe’s New Report Warns of a Growing Threat—One North America Already Knows.
momentummag.com/carspreading...
momentummag.com/carspreading...
Across the UK, oversized cars are taking up more of the limited space we all share. But carspreading isn’t just taking up space. It’s putting lives at risk – especially children’s – and making our streets harder and less safe for everyone.
www.petitions.cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading...
www.petitions.cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading...
Join the carspreading movement
We're building a movement of people across the UK who want action on carspreading – and we'll use your signatures to take that demand directly to your council.
www.petitions.cleancitiescampaign.org
September 25, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Across the UK, oversized cars are taking up more of the limited space we all share. But carspreading isn’t just taking up space. It’s putting lives at risk – especially children’s – and making our streets harder and less safe for everyone.
www.petitions.cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading...
www.petitions.cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading...
NEW: Car bonnets are becoming a half-centimetre higher every year, driving road safety fears.
This #carspreading trend where supersized SUVs crowd out space in towns and cities is also leading to cars that are more dangerous in a crash.
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This #carspreading trend where supersized SUVs crowd out space in towns and cities is also leading to cars that are more dangerous in a crash.
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June 12, 2025 at 6:01 AM
NEW: Car bonnets are becoming a half-centimetre higher every year, driving road safety fears.
This #carspreading trend where supersized SUVs crowd out space in towns and cities is also leading to cars that are more dangerous in a crash.
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This #carspreading trend where supersized SUVs crowd out space in towns and cities is also leading to cars that are more dangerous in a crash.
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If vehicles keep swelling, cities “could lose between 8.5-14% of their on-street parking capacity by 2040. London and Berlin alone are each projected to shed around 100K spaces…in dense cities, it’s a major issue worldwide.”
#Carspreading pushes out more than parking spots.
Tax cars by the inch.
#Carspreading pushes out more than parking spots.
Tax cars by the inch.
Researchers Want To Tax Cars By The Inch To Stop Carspreading | Carscoops
Researchers argue that stopping vehicle growth could save lives, space, and billions in energy costs
www.carscoops.com
June 29, 2026 at 3:56 PM
If vehicles keep swelling, cities “could lose between 8.5-14% of their on-street parking capacity by 2040. London and Berlin alone are each projected to shed around 100K spaces…in dense cities, it’s a major issue worldwide.”
#Carspreading pushes out more than parking spots.
Tax cars by the inch.
#Carspreading pushes out more than parking spots.
Tax cars by the inch.
Good afternoon to nearly everyone! This is another absolute BANGER of a campaign from the wonderful folks at @cleancitiescampaign.org cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
Carspreading: When big cars make our cities smaller.
Cars are getting bigger – about 1cm wider every two years. The only thing is, our streets aren’t.
cleancitiescampaign.org
February 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Good afternoon to nearly everyone! This is another absolute BANGER of a campaign from the wonderful folks at @cleancitiescampaign.org cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
Cardiff To Be First UK City To Introduce Extra Parking Fees For SUVs www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
Cardiff To Be First UK City To Introduce Extra Parking Fees For SUVs
Cardiff tackles 'carspreading'.
www.forbes.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Cardiff To Be First UK City To Introduce Extra Parking Fees For SUVs www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
As cars get bigger, so do the risks.
People hit by larger cars when walking or cycling are far less likely to survive.
@cleancitiescampaign.org needs your help to stop #Carspreading! Find out how: https://buff.ly/4gCta2z
People hit by larger cars when walking or cycling are far less likely to survive.
@cleancitiescampaign.org needs your help to stop #Carspreading! Find out how: https://buff.ly/4gCta2z
February 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
As cars get bigger, so do the risks.
People hit by larger cars when walking or cycling are far less likely to survive.
@cleancitiescampaign.org needs your help to stop #Carspreading! Find out how: https://buff.ly/4gCta2z
People hit by larger cars when walking or cycling are far less likely to survive.
@cleancitiescampaign.org needs your help to stop #Carspreading! Find out how: https://buff.ly/4gCta2z
Britain’s cars and SUVs are growing bigger – but there is a way to stop this deadly ‘carspreading’ | Christian Wolmar
Britain’s cars and SUVs are growing bigger – but there is a way to stop this deadly ‘carspreading’ | Christian Wolmar
Larger vehicles crowd our roads and are far more dangerous to pedestrians. Let’s curb them before they do even more damage, says says transport commentator Christian Wolmar
www.theguardian.com
July 12, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Britain’s cars and SUVs are growing bigger – but there is a way to stop this deadly ‘carspreading’ | Christian Wolmar
🚨The rise of ‘Carspreading’🚨
UK car owners say supersized SUVs “not necessary in towns and cities” and the majority think more SUVs “will make parking more difficult” and are “not necessary in towns and cities”
cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
UK car owners say supersized SUVs “not necessary in towns and cities” and the majority think more SUVs “will make parking more difficult” and are “not necessary in towns and cities”
cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
February 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
🚨The rise of ‘Carspreading’🚨
UK car owners say supersized SUVs “not necessary in towns and cities” and the majority think more SUVs “will make parking more difficult” and are “not necessary in towns and cities”
cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
UK car owners say supersized SUVs “not necessary in towns and cities” and the majority think more SUVs “will make parking more difficult” and are “not necessary in towns and cities”
cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
Carspreading > car bloat
🚨The rise of ‘Carspreading’🚨
UK car owners say supersized SUVs “not necessary in towns and cities” and the majority think more SUVs “will make parking more difficult” and are “not necessary in towns and cities”
cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
UK car owners say supersized SUVs “not necessary in towns and cities” and the majority think more SUVs “will make parking more difficult” and are “not necessary in towns and cities”
cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
February 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Carspreading > car bloat
Bigger cars. More safety risks. Less space for cyclists and pedestrians.
In our latest article, we give a rundown of policy recommendations at the local, national, EU, and international levels to minimise the impact of 'carspreading'—the growth of larger cars.
www.ecf.com/en/news/cars...
In our latest article, we give a rundown of policy recommendations at the local, national, EU, and international levels to minimise the impact of 'carspreading'—the growth of larger cars.
www.ecf.com/en/news/cars...
'Carspreading' and the rise of ever-larger cars
'Carspreading' and the rise of ever-larger cars
www.ecf.com
July 6, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Bigger cars. More safety risks. Less space for cyclists and pedestrians.
In our latest article, we give a rundown of policy recommendations at the local, national, EU, and international levels to minimise the impact of 'carspreading'—the growth of larger cars.
www.ecf.com/en/news/cars...
In our latest article, we give a rundown of policy recommendations at the local, national, EU, and international levels to minimise the impact of 'carspreading'—the growth of larger cars.
www.ecf.com/en/news/cars...
Liking the echoes of Calvert in @cleancitiescampaign.org's new carspreading campaign, very much illustrating the ways bigger cars are squeezing us off our streets, and none more so than children -
February 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Liking the echoes of Calvert in @cleancitiescampaign.org's new carspreading campaign, very much illustrating the ways bigger cars are squeezing us off our streets, and none more so than children -
Sadly such a common sight. And absolutely not acceptable.
#schoolstreets #streetsforkids #carspreading
#schoolstreets #streetsforkids #carspreading
This #pavementparking across from a school forced me into the carriageway this morning. The driver shouted to tell me that it was only for a few minutes while they dropped off their kid. Well, I also have a kid, and this endangers lots of people.
September 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Sadly such a common sight. And absolutely not acceptable.
#schoolstreets #streetsforkids #carspreading
#schoolstreets #streetsforkids #carspreading
June 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
#Carspreading
Quand les grosses voitures rendent nos villes plus petites
Les 🚗 empiètent de + en + sur espace public:
❌ embouteillages
❌ réduction espaces piétons
❌ sécurité compromise
Excellente campagne de "Clean Cities"
Partagez vos 📸 avec #carspreading
cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
Quand les grosses voitures rendent nos villes plus petites
Les 🚗 empiètent de + en + sur espace public:
❌ embouteillages
❌ réduction espaces piétons
❌ sécurité compromise
Excellente campagne de "Clean Cities"
Partagez vos 📸 avec #carspreading
cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
February 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
#Carspreading
Quand les grosses voitures rendent nos villes plus petites
Les 🚗 empiètent de + en + sur espace public:
❌ embouteillages
❌ réduction espaces piétons
❌ sécurité compromise
Excellente campagne de "Clean Cities"
Partagez vos 📸 avec #carspreading
cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
Quand les grosses voitures rendent nos villes plus petites
Les 🚗 empiètent de + en + sur espace public:
❌ embouteillages
❌ réduction espaces piétons
❌ sécurité compromise
Excellente campagne de "Clean Cities"
Partagez vos 📸 avec #carspreading
cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/