That sounds like Full Metal Jacket. 

Ah, the Cartman Gambit, as it is known in technical circles.

I’m afraid that the push for no new ICE sales will quickly result (10-15year time frame) to the elimination of all ICE vehicles, regardless of age, on public roads through either legislation or lack of infrastructure or a combination of both.

I’m an unvaccinated jerk, but that’s going to change tomorrow. I’ll still be a jerk, though.

Sloping roofline: “I’m not a regular CUV, I’m a cool CUV”.

Nothing keeps rubber supple and ready for service like constantly heat cycling it.

Not to mention today’s NPOND Brat. Old School Subarus all had front-mounted spare tires like this.

They managed to make it as ugly as it is unremarkable.

The residents own trucks & SUVs so they can get to and from home to sleep, eat, work, buy groceries, get to the doctor... you know, SURVIVE. They aren’t out there just to tear up some tracks for an afternoon of fun.

Try toyota pickups. 

Why should it go up? The U.S. has spent $6 TRILLION on war in the middle east with no end in sight.

Sales Tax is regressive and is not for federal funding.

I miss the days of it being SAABs and Volvos :( 

While the Class 4 roads are public roads, the town doesn’t want to deal with off-roaders and any potential shenanigans and damage.