Readers who have been around long enough may remember the metamorphosis that the humble pickup truck has gone through, which began in the early 1990s. Before that time, pickup trucks were largely relegated to work duties only, with nary a thought given to how comfortably it rode, or whether they were as easy to handle as a car. Not to mention, having optional extras like a sliding rear window or air conditioning in your pickup was seen as a luxury. On the contrary, flagship pickup trucks like the Ford F-150 Platinum and GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate cost nearly six figures with options, and have gigantic infotainment screens and ventilated seats. Some can even drive themselves in certain situations.
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