Somewhat related, kinda sorta...
Report: Lexus Isn’t Cool With Younger Car Buyers
It makes sense, I see F-Series Expy Mustangs and Explorers in wealthy neighborhoods. Even on my own street, only one person has a mortgage and yes they have a Tesla and an extremely high mortgage with a minimal down payment (I checked the records) surprised they paid what they paid.
Seems like over the past 5 years or so we either get over/too busy styling or soap bar type styling on vehicles.
Car design have been suffering the past couple of years because of this.
Agree on "factory ..light pickup". That GMC that 7M posted is a beauty in any case..says 3/4 ton but it looks heavier than that.
If you want to see something interesting go to ..Americanheritagemuseum.org
This is an unbelieveable museum nearby in Hudson/Stow Ma.
Click on "exhibits" and then "WWI Trench Experience". After you go in the main entrance, this is the first exhibit/show you will see-you have the option of being in that trench or viewing from an upper balcony. But it is a "show" and you are then listening to the shelling etc. Not something you would take a 5 yr old to see.
Note it identifies the ambulance as a Model T..which I thought was the predominant WWI ambulance.
Subaru's designs used to look decent, but they've been getting hit more and more with the ugly stick, and this new Outback might be the worst yet, IMO.......and if that weren't bad enough, the Wilderness edition amps the ugly up to a 12.....
New Subaru Outback Finally Admits It’s An SUV And Not A Wagon | Carscoops
Wilderness edition.....my eyes are burning....how do you look at this and say "yeah, that's what we're going with!"
It looks like they went into the AutoZone parts catalog and started slapping a bunch of random pieces on.
Subaru Trailseeker EV Is Faster Than A WRX STI But No One Knows If It’s A Wagon Or SUV | Carscoops
Their official images look like a bad photoshop....
Unveiled at the New York Auto Show, the Trailseeker is like a Solterra for people who want more space and more power. And like the smaller SUV, the Trailseeker has a Toyota twin, though one we’re yet to see.
2026 Subaru Solterra Just Got Way Faster And Way Less Ugly | Carscoops
Old vs. new:
The 2026 Subaru Solterra has a range of over 285 miles (459 km) between charges, marking a 25% improvement compared to its predecessor. This was made possible thanks to a new 74.7 kWh lithium-ion battery pack mounted under the floor.
The standard AWD powertrain of the 2026 Subaru Solterra has also been significantly upgraded, with a stronger rear electric motor and improved power distribution. The combined output is 338 hp (252 kW / 343 PS), which is a healthy increase over the 215 hp (160 kW / 218 PS) of its predecessor. The extra power allows the crossover to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in under 5 seconds.