Miscellaneous Stuff

[XHawkeye]

[JoshInKC]

My back hurts even seeing that thing.

[MR2 Fan]

Showing the divergence of light truck sales (pickups, SUVs, CUVs, minivans, vans, etc.) from cars (sedans, hatchbacks, coupes, etc.).

As someone who bought a crossover "SUV" this year, the first time I've ever owned a larger vehicle like that (2019 RAV4) it honestly really does drive like a taller car.

AsComing from an 86 to a RAV4, I was shocked at how well it handles.

[XHawkeye]

2020 results: sales of mainstream D-cars totaled 1.24 million units in USA, down 22%.

There’s a clear dominance of the 3 big from Japan in the sedan category, while #Subaru shines among the wagons with the #SubaruOutback.

[XHawkeye]

2020 results: the D-Sport sedans and D-Sport cars found 57,700 new clients in USA last year. Volume decreased 28%.

There are differences with Europe: #KiaStinger is a protagonist; BMW is ahead of Mercedes in the coupe/cabriolet categories.

[XHawkeye]

[XHawkeye]

2020 results: mainstream C-SUVs are one of America’s most popular segments. Last years, the small and large C-SUVs counted for 19% of total market sales. The large C-SUVs are by far more popular with 2.09 million units, down 8%. #ToyotaRAV4 leads without any problem

[XHawkeye]

Start at 26:00 if you wish to skip ahead to where he starts talking about Blue Angels flying.

[JoshInKC]

So the US Postal Service just contracted for their next fleet of delivery vehicles - Replacing the Grumman LLV which has been in service since the late 80's. It's clearly not as cool as the old Jeep Dispatcher, but hopefully they'll be more comfortable and usable than what they're replacing.
Anyway, RIP Grumman - We'll miss you.

[JSGeneral]

So the US Postal Service just contracted for their next fleet of delivery vehicles - Replacing the Grumman LLV which has been in service since the late 80's. It's clearly not as cool as the old Jeep Dispatcher, but hopefully they'll be more comfortable and usable than what they're replacing.
Anyway, RIP Grumman - We'll miss you.