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Yes, you read that right: Volkswagen may soon be building large, full-size pickup trucks.
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The German automaker known for its compact passenger cars unveiled the Atlas Tanoak pickup truck concept on Wednesday, in one of the biggest surprises of the New York Auto Show. 。

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This bad boy has all-wheel drive and a 276-horsepower engine. But don't get too excited yet: Volkswagen says that it has no product plans for this vehicle. Instead, it's unveiling is meant to "gauge the reactions of buyers and media," according to the company's announcement.
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This move makes sense as demand for pickups grows. A number of top manufacturers including Ford, Chevy, and Ram have all unveiled new trucks in the last few months. Pickup sales rose by 4.8% in 2017, and the average price of Ford's F-series pickup, the most popular model in the U.S., hit a record $47,800 in December. It seems Volkswagen isn't sure yet if it can get a piece of the pie -- but it's putting out feelers. 。

So, if you really want this truck to stick around, we guess you should...send Volkswagen an email?

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So, if you really want this truck to stick around, we guess you should...send Volkswagen an email? Show up to the Auto Show and give the CEO a hug? Tweet your enthusiasm emphatically?

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Look, we're open to suggestions, but it's safe to say we're just as excited as you about this slick-looking new vehicle. 。

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