Unsafe at Any Speed Author:Ralph Nader Unsafe at Any Speed: The Designed-In Dangers of the American Automobile by Ralph Nader, published in 1965, is a book detailing resistance by car manufacturers to the introduction of safety features, like seat belts, and their general reluctance to spend money on improving safety. It was a pioneering work of consumer advocacy, openly polemical bu... more »t containing substantial references and material from industry insiders. It made Nader a household name and the style is often imitated.« less