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Regarding Tesla - it's either love or hate with these vehicles. A college friend I'll be seeing when in SoCal next month has 2 of them, and I'll probably be riding in both of them - one is his sleeker S model and I forgot which the other one (that his wife drives) is. In certain places, people have a lot of disposable income and having a Tesla goes with the landscape. Minimalist(ic) isn't necessarily bad. We all remember the adage "less is more." I'll vouch that the workmanship of the interior is good and I can also vouch that the overall look (including the centered everything on one display) is ugly. I will say that EV motors are supposed to last a long time but the battery replacement is very expensive and the range is currently not that optimal. I did not like the model Y I had for less than 1 day. Also, its exterior is mostly ugly. That's my opinion. This isn't a discussion I want to get into. I would much prefer a more user-friendly EV ... and not just yet. - - - - - What I was randomly going to say: I'm not sure whether I'm in shock or still feeling surreal as to what happened in Baltimore. At first, I thought a ship just hit something on a bridge. Then I saw the footage and that's the surreal part ... the domino-like collapse of the entire structure and the size of the ship. I remember having to figure out the forces of either tension or compression on each member of a truss-like structure when I was in school. A group of us sat there for about 3 or 4 hours one night - with some Mountain Dew - to work that out. I don't believe I've been on that bridge since it's on the outer beltway, but it's numbered as part of the U.S. interstate system. From looking at the map, it is the major bridge on the entrance to/exit from Baltimore Harbor. I hope they find the 6 individuals who were working on it fixing potholes in the middle of the night who fell down with the bridge. The ship giving a mayday is what allowed them to shut down both approaches to the bridge just in time. The weird thing is that it happened on March 26. IIRC, the deliberate (domino-like) implosion of the reinforced concrete Kingdome in Seattle happened on March 26, 2000 (no rain that day) and people were sitting on slopes overlooking downtown to see that happen. But that's how it is with planned implosions. I went there that morning and have photos of the Kingdome's last day somewhere. https://www.seahawks.com/video/kingdome-implosion-hd It was indeed March 26, 2000. I was one of the few who liked the Kingdome.

Today at the New York International Auto Show, Hyundai unveiled an update to its little truck, the Hyundai Santa Cruz. Bolder Grille and Updated Interior The refresh to the exterior is relatively mild, though it features a more menacing grille with bolder verticle lines. Updated running lights and new wheel designs add to the fresher look. Inside, there is a new steering wheel, infotainment system, and instrument panel. on upper trims, an optional panoramic curved display houses dual 12.3-inch displays for driver and entertainment. Two Engines, Up to 5,000 Pounds of Towing The plenty-capable powertrains carry over with either a 191-horsepower direct injected 2.5-liter 4-cylinder or a turbo-charged version of of the same engine with 281 horsepower. The transmission for the entry-level engine is a traditional 8-speed automatic, while the turbo-charged model gets an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. Santa Cruzes with the turbo engine gain a new tow mode for enhanced towing control. Both powertrains are towing capable with a 3,500 lb rating for the entry engine and a stout 5,000 lb rating for the turbo models when equipped with all-wheel drive. New XRT Trim for the Trail-Minded New for 2025 is an XRT trim geared even more towards outdoor adventure. It features a trim-specific front fascia and grille, special 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, an increased approach angle, front tow hooks, and surround-view monitoring. Check out the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz photo gallery for a look at the XRT, Limited, and other trims. The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz goes on sale this summer. View full article

Yeah, but they're not the only ones who are almost exclusively an SUV manufacturer. Lincoln has gone ONLY SUV. Most companies sell so many more SUVs than cars that that's where their investments lie. Most people don't want cars anymore. I know you hate Elon and therefore hate his vehicles, but they sell a sht ton of Model 3's and Y's. Apparently, a lot of people are perfectly fine with the minimalist interiors of them. The 3 has been on sale since 2017 and the minimalist interior has not slowed them down one bit.