Posted on 06/28/2019 4:07:48 AM PDT by C19fan
The average age of cars and trucks in the U.S. has hit a record 11.8 years, as better quality and technology allows people to keep them on the road longer. The 2019 figures from data provider IHS Markit show that the rate of increase is slowing, but the average age is still expected to go over 12 years early in the next decade. The average age is up 0.1 years from 2018. People are feeling comfortable keeping vehicles longer because theyre built better than in the past, said IHS Markit Director of Global Automotive Aftermarket Mark Seng. The quality is higher, lasting longer, withstanding the weather, Seng said.
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They’ve had rain sensors on the glass for years, for turning on automatic wipers. I think they may be embedding radar receivers to detect when vehicles ahead are braking.
#168 I guess to drive up repair costs, more profit for them.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/07/business/windshield-repairs.html
Pics of the distracting cleavage or it didn’t happen
No photos as I was distracted....
Bought at this fine place.
https://tinyurl.com/y27opqcp
A different kinda stacked
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Just askin'.....
I assume there is a very good answer to this, but:
.... why is the Silverado a female?
Don't know, but for as long as I can remember, all mechanized conveyances have been labeled as feminine.
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