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The US auto industry is in big trouble. China now makes 75 percent of all electric vehicles sold anywhere on earth. US automakers make around 5 percent. (www.nytimes.com)

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[–] baggachipz@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 days ago (1 children)

America has a toxic masculinity problem.

Yeah the “manly dude” starter pack’s cornerstone is a f-150 or silverado. It’s just a baseline requirement.

Also though, mom has to have a canyonero to get groceries and shuttle the kids because “mama bear needs to keep her kids safe from all those giant cars out there”.

[–] taj@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I don't even drive anymore, but I hate the American insistence on BIG vehicles. I loved my Prius, Prius V and Civics. They were all great cars. My kids have an older Fit and it's a fantastic little car. If only it came in electric!! Or was sold at ALL in the USA, ffs

[–] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 day ago

American vehicles are way too big even by my standards, but the cars you listed, I would have a hard time getting into or out of the rear seat. Gotta be at least mid-size and up for me.