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Turns out, she can't really decide. \n\nIn Industry News, Volkswagen is releasing its redesigned Atlas and somehow hasn't invited the Car Mom to check it out. How rude! Finally, in Ditch The Drive-Thru it's all about the chuck roast. Oh, and a check-in on Kelly's sugar-free journey. "},"annotations":[{"startTime":627.38,"endTime":630.52,"type":"car","title":"Ford Ranger","url":"/cars/ford/ranger","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/28/Ford_Ranger_%28T6%2C_P703%29_Wildtrak_IMG_7320.jpg","quote":"...og, Maddie and I had together, we named him Texas Ranger.  So we decided we'd call them Tex.","canonicalId":"car:ford:ranger","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford Ranger is a midsize pickup truck known for its versatility and ruggedness. It's popular for both work and recreational use, often appreciated for its balance of capability and maneuverability. 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