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From replacing physical buttons with touchscreens to leaving out trail brake controllers, ditching affordable base trims, and removing handy features like 4-Auto, the guys break down how modern trucks are losing practicality in the name of profits.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar )  Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy"},"annotations":[{"startTime":98.64,"endTime":100.8,"type":"concept","title":"full-size truck","url":"/glossary/full-size-truck","quote":"And this year, we're going to go with full-size truck. So the best full-size truck.","canonicalId":"concept:full-size-truck","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Full-size trucks are larger pickup trucks designed for heavy-duty tasks, often featuring powerful engines and spacious cabins. 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