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Well to be honest that is true of a large number of the "trucks" on the road. I see a lot that are just grocery getters and not really being used as trucks. The Cruz has roughly the same size bed as the Maverick so it wouldn't be due to it's size unless we are saying the Maverick bed is too...

I personally think the auto stop is logical. No reason to have an engine running when you are just sitting. That said I think they should give everyone the ability to turn it on or off to suite their preference. I have been driving hybrids and EVs for so long that it it just makes sense to...

With the regulation requiring backup cameras I think things improved. I would be in favor of replacing the side mirrors with cameras as well. Our rules are archaic and prevent better tech were it is easy to see the improvements. Other safety stuff that is getting pushed isn't nearly as...

Most of that reduction was due to outsourcing our manufacturing! You are spot on 2027 is the next round of crackdowns with 2030 basically ending most new ICE manufacturing unless they come up with some sort of miracle to address emissions. If they were serious about reducing the particulate...

Well what is this in the JD Power IQS survey? More and more complaining about app bloat, distracting, unneeded, nested stuff on screens is a growing complaint. And while people like the visual appeal to the larger screens more and more are questioning the usefulness... Strange, I don't know...

I didn't hear them say anything about transmission changes, but it wouldn't surprise me if there aren't revisions to address this. Very strange problem.

No disrespect to the Santa Cruz and Hyundai. It appears the Santa Cruiz actually is better equipped as far as standard features. It has some neat features with the under the bed storage. They appear to have already addressed the carbon buildup issue. The design reminds me of a Brat or...

I just want to know what do they call the Ranger, Colorado, Canyon, Tacoma etc... If the Santa Cruz is now "midsize"...

Actually the states have a compact with each other to honor other states laws and rules. Saying that my tint is legal in my state, but not legal in your state while I am travelling through won't be ticketed. That is like saying my state says I don't need a front license plate, but your state...

Just snagged this off X. Apparently JD Powers thinks the Hyundai Santa Cruz is the #1 midsize truck?

The train shuffle is like a shell game I think... You never know what is going to happen once it "ships". My delivery window has all of next week blocked off. I am just hoping it doesn't get delayed due to the promotions expiring. Just holding my breath at the moment. Dealer sales rep has...

They are working around the new engineering challenges of the GPF. There are going to be some significant engineering hurdles it appears. That is a LOT of changes for something that they are trying to imply is a nothing burger.

I think that as long as you are thinking of the Maverick as a car with a optional mini truck bed, and not thinking tow rig that either the hybrid or eco are fine. My concern would be largely short miles trips are hard on oil. So I would just plan on shorter miles oil change routine. Other...

I think once the voice systems are more "conversational" and people are used to arbitrarily addressing the "HAL" it will start to become more seamless and less cumbersome to do some things in the vehicle. I was watching a husband and wife out test driving a car yesterday and shot a YouTube...

50 states and 50 different rules on what is allowed for the tint. Some states are very strict in their enforcement of the tint laws. I would check to see what your state allows. I have lived in states where they aren't very strict in the enforcement so everyone just does what they want(but...

Thank you sir, I just tossed some in my shopping cart. Appreciate the link!

I preferred the 24 over the 25. It sounded like they had fixed the CV axles in the 25, and possibly had addressed the 12v battery issue. I preferred the 24's driver information dashboard, and the conventional knobs and controls. As it turns out we are finding out they have not fixed the 12v...

Tim was saying the HP numbers stay the same and the EPA numbers are already out so apparently no stated changes to those numbers either. I would question that if there is a GPF. It does look like the air intake is a straight shot now.

This looks like a cool project. Would love to be able to see additional data.

I am sure the OEMs were given a timeline for compliance. I know there is a lot of stuff that gets much harder in 2027 so the OEMs are working hard and spending a lot of money to meet the much tougher rules. At least they know the rules changes are coming. Ford is stating on the scheduling...