Except in that photo, they put an insert/solid panel for the window and remove the door trim (and would delete window hardware etc), meaning none of that would affect offering a normal window anyway. Shrug.....I just think it's an odd product choice in today's world.

At least it's still available as an option.

Sigh....

VW ID.4’s Death Could Lead To Birth Of An American Pickup | Carscoops   While the automaker specifically mentioned the redesigned Atlas, they also said the move provided a path to introduce a “new product intended specifically to meet U.S. consumer needs and in line with the new focus on high-volume vehicles.”   Volkswagen implied a decision hasn’t been made, but Car & Driver believes the automaker could be eyeing a pickup. This wouldn’t be too surprising as the company has been toying around with the idea for years.

Scout Denies Delay Report Pushing Pickup To 2030, SUV Back Six Months | Carscoops     For its part, Scout says nothing has changed on its end and that production remains on schedule, though it does not clarify whether those dates apply to both body styles or just one. “Scout Motors has not spoken with AutoForecast Solutions and we do not have anything additional to share regarding timing beyond what we’ve already announced,” a spokesperson told us. “As we’ve previously shared, initial production is targeted to begin in 2027. We will start producing initial validation vehicles this year. That effort will continue and mature into 2027. We expect customers will begin taking delivery of new Scout vehicles in 2028.” Technically, it’s possible for both of these ends to be correct. Scout could push production from March to later in 2028 and still be on track for customers to get their vehicles that year. Terra production could begin in 2030, too. Here’s to hoping that Scout figures out how to beat even its own estimates.  

Ohh, I see.

And just when you think... https://fordauthority.com/2026/04/2027-ford-expedition-drops-standard-securicode-keyless-entry/

Hmmmm... I was a D+ student in HS chemistry, but I cast me a jaundiced eye at changing the battery chems from depleted to charged in that short amount of time. adding electrons produces heat, no matter the chemistry. a fast charger can produce 300+ kW and packing 50kW in 10-15 min seems like it could produce a dangerous amount of heat.

This morning's updated gas prices in Hamden, CT 06514 (Greater New Haven) $4.09 Regular (Cash) @ Citgo (Decrease $0.10 from $4.19)

Meanwhile, last time Chevy Blazer was on Maury...