The one inaccuracy you have here is stating the market will take care of it. It won't because the majority will know these cars are better and safer. The 'irra

The one inaccuracy you have here is stating the market will take care of it. It won't because the majority will know these cars are better and safer. The 'irrational constituents' are always a disproportionately powerful minority. That's one difference between free market and politics. Though, even a 'minority' (< 50%) of people considering these cars are safe enough to own would likely be enough to sustain the industry.