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Re:BYD is automaker with the most R&D staff in the world by SoftTalker on Tuesday December 31, 2024 @12:37AM (#42556679)
Yeah, I did some cursory research and the reason most claimed is that minivans are simply not that popular.

But neither are Hummers, yes they appeal to some people but you really don't see a lot of them out on the road.

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Re:BYD is automaker with the most R&D staff in the world by srockets on Tuesday December 31, 2024 @12:51AM (#42556727)
Minivans are extremely popular in the US, when lifted and with the roof removed from the back.
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Re:BYD is automaker with the most R&D staff in the world by prmoustache on Tuesday December 31, 2024 @02:26AM (#42557124)
I wouldn't call it mini though.
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Re:BYD is automaker with the most R&D staff in the world by srockets on Wednesday January 01, 2025 @05:10PM (#42569749)
The hauling capacity is equivalent to a minivan, even if the footprint is bigger.
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