Another 67,000 F Series sales, probably a pass on income for August but feels rather flat otherwise.  

Time for Otosan to break off that venture.

Yes. Toyota already sell several China exclusive EV using locally developed platform and OS in China.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_bZ3 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_bZ5 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_bZ7 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_bZ3X   Hyundai is moving a bit slower but its China sales have collapsed like Ford so they may eventually withdraw from China rather than make a full line of China-only cars.    VW just launched a bunch of China-only cars using Chinese OS and platform.    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_ID._Unyx_07 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_ID._Unyx_08 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_ID._Era_5S https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_ID._Era_9X https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AUDI_E5 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AUDI_E7X   Ford of course has also a bunch of China-only cars using Chinese OS and platform - i.e. Equator and Equator Sport, Bronco New Energy etc. 

27F350-  thanks.  you have a good point on the date code only meaning all the parts are ready to go.  Does say production date of Sept 7 week.  Hoping I get to see her soon.  F350 King in Neptune Blue.

The automobile is the most grossly over- engineered thing on the planet.   Engine and vehicle efficiencies and tech more or less came to maturity by the 1990s with microntroller based engine and powertrain systems.   The Chevy Chevette Isuzu Diesel achieved 73 mpg highway, mid 1980s, my in laws still have theirs, so don't tell me more engineering driving up costs is needed. IIRC there was also a Ford van sort of vehicle from that era with similar mpg   I can do that kind of engineering, I know it isnt needed.   Theres no reason to keep expanding and reengineering to keep adding electronics, thats not transportation.   These new vehicles are UGLY and they all look the same.    Tell the Fed to stuff their CAFE rules and give us 75 -100 mpg. CAFE isnt about saving fuel, its about using enough to keep prices lower. There's been a trend in decreasing quantities of vehicle lubricants with things like 'lifetime trans fluid' , time for fuel to do the same. Fuel use kills engine oil.   I modified my F250 land yacht to get max of 33mpg at about 45mph, level ground.   In addition, there needs to be, in addition to features like cruise control ( constant speed) a 'high mileage' mode allowing speed changes to get higher mileage. Softer takeoffs, less torque (speed) on uphills.   High compression, bio diesel. Ignore the legacy hysteria about 'dirty diesel,' thats history.

Here's some big commercial vehicle news.  Remember Iveco is collaborating with Ford Otosan:   https://www.morningstar.com/news/dow-jones/202609046932/tata-motors-launches-bid-for-iveco-group     

The cab is too cramped in the footwell. Makes it feel smaller than Ranger. I sat in a Tacoma a few years back and the shallow footwells made me feel as though my knees were wrapped around the steering wheel. 

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Tacoma is about an inch wider and about 2.4” longer. The Tacoma also offers a 6’ bed but it is a relatively small percentage of sales. They’re close but overall Tacoma is a tad larger. More than I thought. I understand better now what JP is getting at.