Anytime an engineer tells you that every decision improved the product, you know they’re bullshitting you. Meanwhile, at the Porsche Taycan’s technical showcase in Atlanta, and the VW MEB electric platform’s in Germany, engineers were willing to tell me the real story, or at least what felt like the real story.Īnd the real story means compromise. I recall being at the Ford Mustang Mach-E’s launch event, and when I asked basic questions like the battery cell geometry, Ford engineers literally told me “sorry, that’s not part of our messaging.” Weird stuff.

In the automotive world, there are two types of engineers who show up to media days: Those who have strict “messaging” guidelines from which they refuse to deviate, and those far too nerdy to stick to those guidelines. It’s bizarre, but I spoke with the Tacoma’s Chief Engineer Sheldon Brown, and he explained his company’s rationale. And replacing it is a lookalike with not only no rear doors, but also no rear seats. That’s right, the Access Cab Toyota Tacoma, which followed the same formula of extended cabs that have existed for decades - that formula being that the front doors open normally, and the shortened rear doors hinge from the rear like suicide doors - is dead.

【Usage】Utility T bolt eye nut kit to make tie down points on roof rack, truck bed, kayak tracks, designed for holding bungees cord, cargo net, tie down straps, roof rack straps, cam strap for kayak, and more, ideal for lifting most equipment.【Mounting Type】The slot track accessories are suitable for most T slotted systems, such as roof rack, roof bar, roof box, bike rack, bike carrier, railing, ski equipment, roof luggage, snowboard holder, cargo box, cargo basket, kayak rack, and more.【Dimension】Female thread m8 ring eye bolt, square head T-track bolts base dimension - 0.79 in x 0.79 in, washer - 0.04 in x 0.47 in x 0.2 in, nut - 0.39 in x 0.2 in.【Premium Quality】This T slot bolts for roof rack are made of heavy duty 304 stainless steel, it features rust resistant and corrosion resistant, perfect cargo rack accessories for long distance travel.See the truck in the image above? Its rear doors aren’t actually doors.