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U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Up 77% Since 2009 & The Auto Industry Knew It Would Happen
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this post was submitted on 10 Dec 2025
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But I need a massive truck to carry groceries and 2 kids.
/s
I need a 14 ft SUV to carry an 8 lb baby.
It’s literally style. Those pickup lifts often ruin durability and off-road capability.
It's hilariously stupid. First, they lift the trucks to pretend they off road, then they have to put wide wheels and spacers because the idiotwagon is tippy, which sprays water everywhere, then finally the suspension breaks because of geometry.
Two days ago near me. She was 75 and could not see the sidewalk or the building in her Barbie Boomer truck.
How the fuck does a 75 yr old woman even climb into this thing? She must need a stepstool to do it, and I've seen people do exactly that.
you can see the stepladder under the door, comes with the lift kit.
Pretty hilarious to see some dude fall to the pavement trying to get out, or watch someone have to make 3-4 tries to get in. Elevators are next.