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[alistairSH]

The reason most US cars lack hitch receivers is liability. In most of Europe, it is expected you drive slower when towing a trailer. Not so in the US. Even the same models have different tow ratings (usually zero in the US) - see VW Sportwagon for example (rated to 3500lbs in most of EU, and not rated at all in US, despite being the exact same car).

[henrikschroder → alistairSH]

It's not just expected, it's the law. If you're driving with a trailer, different speed limits apply, you can't follow the road signs.