The average size of private cars is increasing which adds extra danger, inefficiencies, and strains on infrastructure. SUVs and utes / trucks are adding more pollution and emissions. Many journeys made by large private vehicles could be achieved with much smaller options.
The rise of the urban light truck: what to do about it? - Greater Auckland
https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2021/06/02/the-rise-of-the-urban-light-truck-what-to-do-about-it/
Vehicle hoods are now four inches taller and 22 percent more deadly for pedestrians
Half of new cars too wide for on-street parking, says new research
https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/165062/half-new-cars-too-wide-on-street-parking/
The case to ban SUVs | Genesis NZ
Analysis | The real reason trucks have taken over U.S. roadways
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/07/trucks-outnumber-cars/
You Don't Need A Full-Size Pickup Truck, You Need a Cowboy Costume
https://www.thedrive.com/news/26907/you-dont-need-a-full-size-pickup-truck-you-need-a-cowboy-costume