Car Show! with Eddie Alterman The Chevrolet Corvair: How Safety Failed Us

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The Corvair was Motor Trend’s Car of the Year for 1960, yet the car hit bottom just three years later. In this episode, how battles over safety shaped the future of the Corvair, the car industry, and America itself.

The Host

Eddie Alterman

Eddie Alterman is the Chief Brand Officer for Hearst Autos where he works to shape editorial strategy for Hearst's automotive brands, including Car and Driver, Road & Track, Bring a Trailer, and Autoweek.…

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