The New Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid Isn't All That New     There’s a perfectly logical explanation why the "new" Rogue Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t look like any other version of the compact crossover. It’s not really a Nissan. Instead, it’s a straightforward case of badge engineering. The model is essentially a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with different logos and a revised front grille, designed to align it with newer products, such as the Sentra and Leaf. It’s highly unusual for a model to gain a plug-in hybrid powertrain so late in its life cycle. The third-generation Rogue has been around for five years, yet only now is Nissan pairing a combustion engine with an electric motor. Although the press release never mentions “Mitsubishi,” the spec sheet makes the connection obvious once you spot the engine’s codename: “MMC [Mitsubishi Motors Corporation] 4B12.”             Not really sure why they're rebadging an Outlander / why they're doing this...

Next-Gen Toyotas Will Now Last for Almost a Decade - Autoblog   According to a report from Nikkei Asia, Toyota plans to extend the average life cycle of its flagship models to about nine years. It’s an unusually long span for a mainstream brand, but Toyota believes this direction makes sense as demand remains strong and certain models face years-long waiting times. The idea is to create a more stable sales environment and make it easier for buyers to get popular models without having the next-generation version appear just as their order is fulfilled.

The other advantage is that it can be made available only in a certain trim package or option group, bundled in with other options. Maybe even subscription-based; free for 1year, then reverts back to a conventional mirror, or displays only in black & white if you don't subscribe. Where is the camera(s) for it? if it utilizes the same one as the backup camera, it will lose clear visibility in the rain.

One other advantage...you don't have to adjust it when driving after someone with a vastly different height.  After my wife drives, the rearview mirror shows me nothing but the back seat.  This could eliminate that.   But, again, doesn't seem to be worth it.

2 advantages I can think of.  Doesn’t get blocked by people or cargo and it doesn’t reflect headlights in your eyes.  But neither of those seem worth the extra cost and complexity to me.

I first saw this in a loaded Santa Fe a few summer ago, I wasn't impressed with it-it seemed to suffer from "input lag" i.e. the images it was displaying where ever so slower then what you would see with a standard rearview mirror.   Anyways I noticed a Toyota Corolla Cross in front of me had one-a product that is much lower down on the product lineup...which had me wondering, outside of a being able to display some additional information, often that isn't really necessary, what is the actual point of having these style mirrors? It seems pointless to replace something that costs maybe 10-20 bucks with something that costs 10X as much, especially in lower end product where pricing is a bit more sensitive.    Do any Ford or Lincoln products offer anything like this? I haven't noticed. 

I paid $2.25/gal for E10/87 in Norman this afternoon (could’ve been $2.17 if I’d gone a little farther down the road to the Walmarts where I normally fill up).   I paid $2.20/gal for E10/87 at the Murphy outside the Walmarts in Sapulpa an hour or so later.

Found this set of four 17x9 FR500 replica wheels with Nitto NT555 G2 255/50ZR17 tires for the Mark VII. Supposed to be delivered tomorrow.  

Holding steady at $2.87 for 87 octane regular unleaded in Rome NY at Sunoco on Martin St. Update though, Sunoco signs were coming down yesterday when we stopped in and VP Racing signage was going up in their place. Apparently, VP Racing has a retail arm.     https://vpracingfuels.com/pages/branded-retail

We've edged down to $2.859 for 87 E-10 from 2.919, except for the Circle K across the boarder in MN is still at $3.199. 91 E0 ia also down ~ 5-7¢/gal.