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n the not-too-distant past, there were a few things you could count
Ion in the automotive world. An Italian or German sports car was for
the wealthy — or those willing to max out their credit cards. A station
wagon was perfect for those with three or more kids and a dog, and
a truck was, well — a truck. It was a man’s vehicle — a working man’s
vehicle. Tough, big, macho and imposing — a workhorse. Whether it
By Mary Welch was carrying bales of hay, lugging heavy equipment or towing a boat,
www.marywelchwriter.com the truck reported for duty, did its job and was rewarded with a smile
Mary Welch is an Atlanta- and an occasional pat on the hood.
based journalist who writes
about the automotive
industry as well as business, Needless to say, things have changed. The SUV has largely replaced the station wagon,
travel, and real estate. She fancy sports cars — well, they’re still expensive and impractical — but the truck has
writes car reviews for the become a true multi-purpose vehicle. Yes, you’ll still find it ruling the range, but you’ll
Dunwoody Crier and is the
former Managing Editor of also find it in suburban garages as a family’s first or second vehicle. Today’s pickup
Car Biz Today. drivers are as equally at home on neighborhood streets as they are off-road.

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