I’m shopping for a new car, and would like to choose one made with the least bad labour practices, if possible.

My reading suggests there is literally no good choice, but curious if anyone here has a perspective that could inform my choice.

Is there any car company that shits on their workers less and/or chooses contractors/vendors that shit on their workers less than the rest? Or are we just doomed to drive around the blood sweat and tears of exploited persons?

Shopping in America.

Edit: New to me. Used just as likely.

  • xNIBx
    15•1 year ago

    Maybe Volvo? Do note that Polestar cars are made in China, but Volvo ones should be made in Europe or US. I dont know how good the conditions in the american Volvo factory are but in Sweden, Volvo is considered a good employer. Volvo/Polestar are owned by Geely, which is a chinese company but Volvo is pretty independent.

    • @totallynotarobotOP
      7•1 year ago

      Hadn’t actually considered a Volvo, but thanks for bringing it up! Good to know.

      To quote Lindsay Bluth, “it’s so boxy”

      • @KaiReeve
        1•1 year ago

        Volvo has really improved their styling in recent years, IMHO. We bought an XC40 last year and so far we love it.

        • mommykink
          2•1 year ago

          I’m sorry, I must be misunderstanding you. You’re saying that they’ve improved from this??

    • @[email protected]
      3•1 year ago

      FWIW my dad works at volvo and a lot of the parts arrive from china to only be assembled in sweden.

      • mommykink
        1•1 year ago

        Not really relevant to “labour-friendly” though