Motorpsychology

No power steering, front brakes, or DEF, multiple CDLs and paper logs... nope, I'm enjoying my retirement.😎

Love your signature line- reincarnation? 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe:

What a trajic start to 2025.😡 https://apnews.com/article/new-orleans-car-bourbon-street-63a1b43d615af365cb8ba6f5f0583eca https://apnews.com/article/trump-hotel-vehicle-fire-las-vegas-ad4c171c7a6af64f08db93d9fdc2d749

Looks like Santa's new sleigh...

The whole "Midsize" and "Full-size" terms are for marketing purposes, much like "Military Grade," which makes the material or object sound tough and durable, as opposed to Military Spec (mil spec) which are a set of standards commodities must meet or exceed. The EPA classifies cars based on interior volume, and trucks based on Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Pickup Trucks are either Small: GVWR <6,000 lb (2,700 kg), or Large: 6,000–8,500 lb (2,700–3,850 kg). There is no "Midsize" truck class officially. So, the Maverick is a Small truck at 5,231 lb (2373 kg), and the Ranger is a Standard truck with a GVWR ranging from 6,050 lb (2,733 kg) to 6790 lb (3,080 kg) depending on powertrain; right in there with its Super Duty brethren. When or if a CE-1 or -2 BEV pickup comes out it will probably exceed the Small category, but will be probably be marketed as a Built Ford Tough Midsize Truck.

I believe it is part of the Inflation Reduction Act that was passed by Congress. I don't know if individual articles need Congressional vetoes.

Ford reimagines the Plymouth Caravelle.

Galax-E?

Old 80's riddle: Why does a Yugo have a standard rear window defroster? So your friends can keep their hands warm while they push you!

That's £29,995 GBP which converts to $37,984.16 USD. Still in "Early Adopter" pricing. For comparison, the Mustang Mach-E shown is £43,330 GBP, which is $54,870USD; comparable to a MM-E Premium In the US before govt rebate.

https://fordauthority.com/2024/12/ford-rival-stellantis-loses-ceo-carlos-tavares-amid-chaotic-year/ edit: I hadn't noticed that @Sherminator98 posted on this topic in another forum.

Seems that the dogs' eye view is the de rigueur angle to photograph the Puma. Well, except for a giraffes' eye view:

Copy Nothing.

Reminds me of the models you'd see in fisher Body Craftsman Guild photos. https://www.si.edu/object/fisher-body-craftsmans-guild-model-car-1966:nmah_692200

Still no.

Renault 4CV

Now Trump is saying that he's going to levy a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian goods. He and PM Trudeau are talking.

10-4 on the nouveau art deco vibe. The brand is becoming more Tabby than Panthera onca IMO

Probably sell the cardboard for $7M at the next Sotheby's gala.

24 unit Townhome complex: 2 F150s, 1 Suzuki Equator(!), 2 Ram 1500s, my Ranger. Elsewhere in our town of 4,400, Silverado's rule. Probably has to do with the lone dealer is a 100 year-old Chevrolet franchise.

LKQ? https://www.lkqonline.com/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADpYjO7PrvVYHkn-jN_rDJlKI7Qod&gclid=Cj0KCQiAi_G5BhDXARIsAN5SX7r4uTP3gIco18X73qpuEOQmP74xAJwOQ3Mn47XhTy9H5JLKXJFEKGoaAnR2EALw_wcB

I don't see anything wrong with that. I bought three Mercurys in a row for much the same reason. I was satisfied with the minimal difference over their Ford counterparts. Throughout the 2000s, Merc had more desirable option package configurations and interiors IMO. I still have our '09 Mariner.

"But Dearest, It's only 4% more..."

Short thread hijack ahead: Not necessarily cheaper, just less cost, LOL. Bob Lutz of GM fame once said that they could cut two inches off the tailpipe of their products and save many millions of dollars. Brakes are engineered to stop a vehicle's gross cargo weight rating. If you can lower the GCW by a 180lb passenger, maybe you can make the brake disks a mm or two thinner, or smaller calipers or some such and save a dollar per brake x 2M vehicles... the train riders on Wall Street are happier.

Just a guess, but no rear bench w/Jet Pkg may have to do with juggling gross weight and weight distribution with a potential fifth passenger when 22's and Adaptive Suspension are present. 🤷‍♂️ I once heard why front bench seats went away was for two reasons: 1) The brakes could be made cheaper not having to contend with the weight of an added sixth passenger. 2) designing a center airbag was too costly to integrate with vents and controls.