News on Youtube Dec 2 2017

America may be the land of the free, but when it comes to automobiles, it turns out there

are some limits to just how much freedom you have.

Yes, it may sound crazy, but thanks to pesky little things like safety regulations and

import fees, there are some cars you just can't buy in the United States.

Holden Ute SS-V

If you want to take a ride in the Holden Ute SS-V, you'll have to head to the outback,

because the Australian light truck isn't available in the United States.

And you can blame chickens for that.

See, way back in 1963, the United States got angry at France and Germany for imposing tariffs

on chickens imported from America.

In retaliation they created what's known as the "Chicken Tax," which is a whopping 25

percent tax on light trucks imported to the U.S.

As a result, the Holden Ute SS-V is just too cost prohibitive for the manufacturer to send

them to America.

Toyota Hilux

Once upon a time, you could get a Toyota Hilux in America.

But by 1995, it had been replaced domestically with the Tacoma.

Which is too bad, because the Hilux is legendary for its ability to soak up punishment and

keep on running, as vehicles regularly clock over 300,000 miles without trouble.

Nowadays, though, if you want a Hilux you'll have to travel overseas, because North America

is one of the places on Earth where you can't get one, along with India, Japan, and North

and South Korea.

Tata Nano

There is a very good reason why the Tata Nano isn't available in the USA—it's a death

trap.

Receiving zero stars in NCAP safety tests, the 2009 Nano was billed as "the world's cheapest

car," not a slogan that'll inspire a lot of confidence.

Intended to challenge popular two wheeled vehicles like scooters, the Nano was originally

priced at $2,500, but the terrible safety rating meant it sold poorly.

An upgraded version is regularly rumored to be on the verge of release in the USA, but

so far, Americans have been spared this rolling coffin.

The car does have at least one fan in the U.S., though.

"And it's $2,700!

It's Amazing!"

Lada Niva

First produced in 1977, the Lada Niva is a compact off-road vehicle halfway between a

Volkswagen Rabbit and a Land Rover.

One of Russia's best-selling export vehicles, the Niva continues to be manufactured and

sold almost everywhere, except, of course, in the United States.

As a result, the car has developed a bit of a cult following in America.

And hey, if it's good enough for Vladimir Putin, it's good enough for the American public,

right?

Especially if you're into skateboarding.

[Engine roar] "Woah!"

Toyota Century Royal

If you want to truly ride in luxury, the Toyota Century Royal is the car for you.

Or it would be, if anyone were allowed to buy them.

Unfortunately for the common folk of America, the Century Royal is a special edition reserved

only for the Japanese Imperial Household.

Only four Century Royals were produced, at an estimated cost of roughly a half million

dollars for the base model, and close to a million dollars each for vehicles upgraded

with special safety enhancements.

So in order to get one, all you need to do is be rich, move to Japan, and marry into

royalty.

Those boring old American cars don't seem quite so bad now, do they?

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David MacNaughton, Canada's Ambassador to the United States (Brief) - Duration: 0:52.

[Music]

You know, when I go in the office in the

morning, I still pinch myself.

It's an honour and a privilege to represent your country

in anything, but to have that and that responsibility,

you know, I take it very seriously.

All of the superstructure in politics is set up

you know, for men.

We're having to look at all of the things, the

systemic issues that have made it more difficult for

women to play a full, meaningful role.

Things are opening up for women, but we

haven't done enough yet, there's way more to do.

If we don't do a better job of

making everyone feel as if they're part of these

trade agreements, we won't be able to get them done.

Put yourself in the other person's shoes because if you

don't put yourself in their shoes,

you'll end up with a lousy deal.