Why US Roads Are Full of SUVs and Trucks, Part I

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By Kea WilsonOct 19, 2026, 12:03 am251 ptsTop
This is the first in a two-part series. Check back tomorrow for part two. The Trump administration just quietly re-classified every SUV and pick-up on the road as a passenger car rather than a “light truck” — but how did US roads get so dominated by huge vehicles in the first place, and what will it take…

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