nberry:

This may be the dumbest argument ever discussed on RT. Intelligent people actually arguing the faster you go in a vehicle the safer you are. Now I understand the Trump attraction.surprise

Maybe I have missed an argument, but I didn't see anyone making this claim. 

The only argument I and several others have been trying to make is that imposing a general speed limit does NOT necessarily mean you will have less fatal accidents (at least based on the data that is readily available). There are simply too many other factors that come into play (e.g., not adjusting your driving style to weather conditions, not keeping safety distances, not adjusting your speed to general traffic conditions, etc.).

BTW - this initiative by Volvo and Renault is a pure marketing plot. What difference does it make to the general public whether your car can drive 180 or 200kp/h? If they truely wanted to make a point they would impose a limit at 140-150.