QOTD: What Are You Thinking About Slate's Truck?
There's been a debate I've seen on social media over the past few days. Automotive journalists are arguing over whether the Slate truck is great because it's so basic -- or whether people who say they want a base vehicle will actually not buy one because it's too basic.
There's been a debate I've seen on social media over the past few days. Automotive journalists are arguing over whether the Slate truck is great because it's so basic -- or whether people who say they want a base vehicle will actually not buy one because it's too basic.
I personally have very little opinion either way. I suspect the use case will be for delivery fleets, mostly -- as someone who once delivered auto parts in small pickup trucks, I can tell you fleets are mostly looking to save costs.
I do have a harder time seeing Joe and Jane truck buyer wanting something so basic -- people like creature comforts.
But's sales prediction analysis -- again, I have little opinion on whether the product is good or not, and I probably won't unless I drive it.
But you might have opinions. I'd like to hear them. Go ahead and sound off below.
[Image: Slate Auto]
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