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My Bitch of the day, trucks like this need to be impounded for being illegal. The tires outside the wheel well, no mud flaps and way too high to be safe to other autos on the road. Sadly due to most states having this as such a low penalty, police ignore it when they should not as those tires especially during fall / winter throw so many rocks and other debris that it can crack and cause all kinds of problems for drivers. On top of this, I have seen these truck owners replace the fog lights with normal driving LED lights to light the road since the normal headlights are too high now and then they end up blinding people. Totally agree with this article, I do not think the modern small turbo motors will last the way V8 and V6 engines have in the past. Yes, I know not all V6 and V8s have lasted, but I feel the points in this article are pretty spot on. Downsized, Efficient, But Fragile — Why Today’s Engines May Not Last - Autoblog

Scary read as the end of the Feds could happen based on what is going on. 'Big Short' investor breaks decade-long silence with bad news for Trump

Need to impeach now these idiots. Prosecuting Congress for Stating the Law: An Impeachable Offense | Opinion OUCH, feel for those looking for work. Poor hiring data points to US economic weakness

True, but in far more socialist countries, I suspect they have far better maintenance than in a capitalist society where profits are key over all else. Yes we have seen plenty of old planes all the way back to WWI that are still flying, but they have been taken care of far better than I think many for profit companies do on maintenance. Just like Ford with the Pinto, was cheaper to take the legal hit over that bomb mobile than to fix the problem from the start.

@A Horse With No Name @oldshurst442 You guys are correct, cycle of take off and landing more than age. I should have expanded myself as my brother inlaw is a manager at Boeing with many patents for his specialty which is the airplane engines on the 737, 757, 777, 787 and the king 747. He has stated that the force of the engines cause fatigue in ALL aircrafts that hit 10 years and depending on the flying they have done, passenger versus freight, while a plane can go 20 or 30 years, many should have a very close inspection at 10 years for corrosion, metal fatigue, etc. Could be one reason some airline companies retire their aircraft after 10 years rather than continue to fly them. Many things make up the age of an aircraft and years is only 1 little part of it, Force makes up a much bigger part. Thank you for pointing out what I failed to expand on in my original post.

As one who deals with AI daily, building training, coding for data lakes to help others understand their data and what it can do for them, I have come to one reason for turning off copilot, the attempt that it makes over and over in correcting my writing and word use when it does not understand technical terms, legal terms, medical terms and then changes the whole meaning of a sentence due to the changes if I do not catch it. AI bots are great for helping find info on processes and configuration of a product such as our Dell PowerScale OneFS filer or our ObjectScale Object storage devices so that admins can quickly get the instructions on how to configure features. Otherwise, the rest of AI trying to tell me how I should do something makes it annoying and worse yet is the incredible amount of memory / CPU cycles it takes that I would rather use on other things that I do with my computer. Personally, I wish AI bots would not use any resources until I click on it and want it to work, once I close it, it should totally turn off rather than idle in the background listening to you.

The stress planes take, nothing over 10yrs old should be flying.

Very cool to read and see. Scout Finalizes SUV And Pickup Design With Only A Few Subtle Changes | Carscoops

Just not slowing, but those that have followed what companies do especially in support or lack of support to the current Lemming Administration dictates where people will spend their money. Home Depot CEO / Chairman and the Founder of Home Depot are hard core Idiot47 supporters and has paid millions to the Dirty Dumb Donald. As such, I have stopped shopping there. There is a local chain and Lowes here so Home Depot is no longer a place I shop. If you wonder who has changed DEI or support Idiot47 you can get the full details here: List of American Companies that Support President Donald Trump - Newsweek Below are a list of companies that have either donated to Trump's presidential campaign or the Presidential Inaugural Committee. Elon Musk: $290 million Timothy Mellon: $150 million Adelson Clinic for Drug Abuse Treatment & Research: $106 million Linda McMahon of WWE: $16 million Hendricks Holding Co: $15 million Bigelow Aerospace: $14.1 million Laura & Issac Perlmutter Foundation: 12.4 million ABC Supply: $11 million Cantor Fitzgerald: $11 million Uline: $10 million Pratt Industries: $10 million British American Tobacco: $10 million Southern Waste Systems: $9 million Elliott Management: $7 million Andreessen Horowitz: $7 million Viotl Inc: $6 million Timothy Dunn of CrownQuest: $5 million Jeff Sprecher of Intercontinental Exchange and Kelly Loeffler: $4.9 million Phil Ruffin, a business partner of Trump's: $3.3 million Jimmy John Liautaud of Jimmy John's: $3.1 million Geoffrey Palmer: $3 million Bernard Marcus, former CEO of Home Depot: $2.7 million Robert Johnson, owner of New York Jets: $2.7 million Winklevoss twins: $2.6 million Kenny Troutt of Excel Communications: $2.2 million George Bishop of GeoSouthern Energy: $2 million J. Joe Ricketts of TD Ameritrade: $2 million Chevron: $2 million Robinhood Markets: $2 million Andrew Beal of Beal Bank: $1.8 million Don Ahern of Xtreme Manufacturing: $1.1 million Roger Penske of Penske Corporation: $1.1 million Steve Wynn: $1.1 million Richard Kurtz of The Kamson Corporation: $1.1 million Antonio Gracias of Valor Equity Partners: $1 million Douglas Leone of Sequoia Capital: $1 million OpenAI: $1 million ExxonMobil: $1 million Amazon: $1 million Meta: $1 million Uber: $1 million Boeing: $1 million Qualcomm: $1 million Coinbase: $1 million Kraken: $1 million Galaxy Digital Holdings: $1 million Crypto.com: $1 million Paradigm Operations: $1 million Goldman Sachs: $1 million Altria: $1 million Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America: $1 million Bayer: $1 million Johnson & Johnson: $1 million National Association of Manufacturers: $1 million AT&T: $1 million Comcast: $1 million Verizon: $1 million Carrier: $1 million Intuit: $1 million Coupang: $1 million GE Vernova: $500,000 QCells: $500,000 Ericsson: $500,000 CoreCivic: $500,000 GEO Group: $500,000 Abbott Laboratories: $500,000 PayPal: $250,000 HCA Healthcare: $250,000 Oklo Inc: $250,000 Coca-Cola: $250,000 American Beverage Association: $250,000 Syngenta: $250,000 International Flavors & Fragrances: $250,000 Elevance Health: $150,000 American Clean Power Association: $100,000 Instacart: $100,000 Airbnb: $100,000 Socure: $100,000 Barnes & Thornburg LLP: $100,000

Hyundai Motor America debut the CRATER Concept at the LA 2025 AutoMobility show in Los Angeles. This concept is a compact off-road SUV that exhibits capabilities and toughness as one explores extreme environments for those with a spirit of adventure. Crafted based on the XRT trim of Hyundai off-road package as found in the IONIQ 5 XRT, Santa Cruz XRT, and Palisade XRT Pro production models. Hyundai asked a question of employees and customers: "What does freedom look like?" VP and head of Hyundai and Genesis Global Design, SangYup Lee said this is their answer to that question. "It is a vision shaped by our unending drive to explore — to inspire our customers to explore deeper and embrace the impact of adventure.” The design group came up with 21 distinct impact points on the CRATER Concept as follows: Design Highlights | Art of Steel The Art of Steel exterior design language transforms the strength and flexibility of steel into a language of sculptural beauty. Inspired by Hyundai Motor’s advanced steel technologies, the material’s natural formability reveals flowing volumes and precise lines that evoke the distinctive aesthetic quality of steel — powerful, gentle and timeless. Exterior Design Theme: The Impact of Adventure CRATER Concept’s exterior design was guided by a clear goal: to shape a rugged and capable form that reflects the landscapes that it's inspired by. This informed every detail — from the chiseled bodysides to the bold skid plates — resulting in a concept that visually communicates strength, resilience, and purpose. Compact Concept’s Proportions CRATER Concept’s proportions reflect an adventurous spirit. Built on a compact monocoque architecture, CRATER Concept has been designed to go anywhere. Adventurous Silhouette CRATER Concept is highlighted by its bold silhouette, complemented by its steep approach and departure angles which support serious off-road exploration. Hexagonal Faceted Wheels CRATER Concept’s 18-inch wheels were inspired by envisioning a hexagonal asteroid impacting a sheer metal landscape, leaving a fractal crater in its aftermath. The design evokes an off-road spirit, blending ruggedness with precision. The wheels are clad in generous 33-inch off-road tires, enabling superior traction and ground clearance for performance in all environments. Wide Skid Plate A wide, functional skid plate stretches across CRATER Concept’s underbody, not only for added protection, but to visually anchor the vehicle. Its sheer surface and robust form express protection and capability. Roof Platform The roof platform is imagined as the ideal mounting point for auxiliary lighting, additional storage, and other off-road accessories. Limb Risers A pair of cables stretching from the front hood to the roof promise added protection from low-hanging branches on narrow and overgrown trails. Sheer Fender Design A sheer fender design emphasizes CRATER Concept’s robotic and sculptural character through wide and prominent shoulders with sheer surfaces. Pushed to the extreme, this design feature reinforces the vehicle’s confident, planted stance, showcasing Hyundai’s ‘Art of Steel’ exterior design language. Protective-Utility-Case-inspired Rocker Panel The rocker panels’ construction both suggest protection and utility, reinforcing the vehicle’s readiness for any terrain. Parametric Pixel and Indirect Lighting CRATER Concept’s unique lighting signature is three-dimensional in form, creating a layered effect that adds depth and precision. Indirect lighting softly illuminates surrounding surfaces. Off-Road Lights Auxiliary lights mounted on the roof feature Hyundai’s gradient parametric pixel theme. Hidden Exterior Gems One of CRATER Concept’s built-in recovery hooks performs double duty as bottle opener. The vehicle’s side-mirror cameras double as flashlights. They can be removed from the vehicle in emergency situations to capture breathtaking views or even record exciting adventures. Interior Design Language: The Curve of Upholstery The interior of the CRATER Concept has been designed for tech-savvy adventure seekers who prize rugged, function-first design and flexibility. Inside the CRATER Concept, technical shapes are wrapped in soft-yet-durable materials, resulting in a stylish, natural integration that delivers comfort, support, and practicality in any environment. Simultaneously tough yet warm, the CRATER Concept’s singular interior design starts with its high-brow crash pad, which bridges the vehicle’s exterior with its interior. Customizable Interface for Every Journey By leveraging a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) approach, Hyundai suggests a flexible and customizable digital experience that adapts to various situations and individual user preferences. Dynamic Head-Up Display CRATER Concept’s full-width head-up display is a cutting-edge, multi-function display that includes a novel rearview camera mirror feed. Crash Pad with Ambient Lighting The unconventional dashboard’s crash pad is shaped like a bent metal sheet, wrapping around the form. Subtle perforations allow soft light to glow through, creating a refined and distinctive aura unique to the concept. Functional and Expressive Details Strap-inspired design elements are paired with ambient lights in an accent color. These details add energy and visual depth to CRATER Concept’s sturdy and practical character. Structural Interior Expression A functional roll cage outlines the cabin, adding tension and strength, while integrated grab handles ease ingress and egress. This exposed structural element provides a reassuring feeling of safety, reinforcing that CRATER Concept is built for confident exploration and resilience. Supportive Seating for Exploration CRATER Concept’s seats feature wraparound forms that are a departure from traditional bucket seats. These seats are combined with three-dimensional padding that provides stability and comfort during rugged journeys. Cylindrical cushions and a supportive headrest offer ergonomic comfort, while ample side bolsters stabilize the body during off-roading. A four-point seatbelt system hints at enhanced restraint and safety in off-road scenarios. Steering Wheel A center-mounted pixel display reimages driver interaction on the squared-off steering wheel, while terrain mode buttons suggest quick switching to Snow, Sand, Mud, Auto, and XRT modes. Interior Details First aid kit (passenger side) Fire extinguisher (driver side) Removable Bluetooth center console main speaker Hidden aperture light at the dashboard edge reveals a playful light signature Easy-to-reach cylinder-type center controls are mechanically linked to visual indicator lights CRATER MAN is a symbolic character integrated throughout the vehicle, offering playful storytelling through ‘hidden surprises’ and interactive design elements Off-Road Design Cues The Hyundai CRATER Concept includes key functions for tackling rugged terrain and seeking new adventures. A tactile, gear-type multi-function Off-Road Controller has been designed for full and intuitive control, front and rear locking differentials, and traction and braking management — all part of the concept’s expressive off-road narrative. A terrain mode selector features SNOW, SAND, and MUD preset settings designed to suggest optimized performance across varied terrains. Downhill brake control Trailer brake control Compass Altimeter CRATER Concept encompasses the following inspired colors, Dun Gold Matte exterior paint drawn from the California coastal terrain, Black Ember interior designed to handle the off-roading demands of lifestyle active people, Accents of Orange in the cabin connecting the inside to the outside world. CRATER Concept Materials encompasses the following inspired tone, a black leather base sets a neutral tone for the cabin, allowing a deeper connection with nature. Black Alcantara adds a tactile, grounded feel that speaks to control and comfort in motion, subtly evoking California’s gritty sandstone. Brushed metal accents introduce a layer of industrial toughness, complementing the interior’s rugged yet refined aesthetic. Topographic patterns are etched into select surfaces, speaking to the very soul of off-road journeying, serving as a visual narrative of exploration and discovery. The CRATER Concept is an exercise in what active lifestyle people would want in a possible XRT of the future. Did Hyundai Design group hit their mark or did they miss? Sounds off in the comment section. View full article