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    Autoevolution Article

    They also forgot to make it a convertible ;)
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    Look to the 2024 Tacoma

    They also kept the manual transmission option!!
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    Magna to develop pickup and SUV for Scout Motors

    Magna also has a good track record for off-road vehicles. https://www.theautopian.com/the-company-thats-reportedly-designing-volkswagens-new-scout-vehicles-has-a-rich-history-of-building-incredible-off-roaders/ Curious to understand the roles of Scouts in-house design team vs Magnas
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    What If?

    It's been talked about in other threads on this forum, but Audi used to offer a sunroof with solar panels that would vent the cabin without making use of the vehicles battery. https://www.autobytel.com/what-is-the-audi-solar-sunroof It might be a bit more difficult to incorporate on the (cough)...
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Ford has patented a version of an auxiliary battery, in this case mounted to the roof. https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1139912_rroof-mounted-backup-battery-for-evs-ford-patent 1. Not sure that all that extra weight up high is a great idea. and 2. Does this hint toward the inevitable...
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    I think I remember conversations about being able to rent one for the weekend to go off-roading, camping etc..., however, that could be wishful thinking on my part 😇
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Rivian had patented an auxiliary battery pack back in 2019...haven't heard much about it since. https://www.thedrive.com/news/37583/new-rivian-patent-confirms-removable-bed-mounted-battery-pack-for-extended-range
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    Compact pickup

    With the added benefit of the Chevy Avalanche's Midgate concept! From the article: To stand out, the Alaska features a pass-through gate under the cabin's rear window, which also rises out of the way for a large opening, to create a 7.5 foot-long bed (including the backs of the folded down...
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    Compact pickup

    The Fisker Alaska just entered the chat https://www.motortrend.com/news/2025-fisker-alaska-ev-pickup-truck-first-look-review/
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    What do you love or hate about other off-road vehicles

    Rivian now uses the yellow accents to signify the Quad-Motor version, while the forthcoming Dual-Motor versions will get silver/black accents. Scroll down to Appearance
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    Do you enjoy going topless

    Can we get a modular removable hard top where the sides and/or back glass are removable as well?
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    Buttons vs screens

    I'd like to see a bank of programmable physical buttons whereby you could link its function to a process normally accomplished by a touchscreen button. Perhaps I'd like the leftmost button to turn on the heated seat, while someone else would like it to change the regen braking setting etc...
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    Stowable Hard Top

    Jeep has another patent for a better removable hard top on the Gladiator. Looks like the rear window can fold down into the bed. https://carbuzz.com/news/new-jeep-gladiator-hardtop-makes-one-man-roof-removal-easy
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    What If?

    So put the turbines along the highways and let the wind/wake of the passing cars spin them instead ;)