"Moreover, the lines between the two segments have become increasingly blurred, skewing the growth figures for light trucks. The carlike PT Cruiser, for instance, is classified as a light truck because its seats fold down to resemble a truck bed. And Subaru has reportedly decided to make minor tweaks to its Outback station wagon next year so that it will qualify as a light truck as well, escaping some of the tougher fuel economy and air pollution standards that apply to cars."

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Why isn't it mentioned that the PT Cruiser was classified as a light truck to help Chrysler meet it's CAFE (fuel economy) standards? The PT Crusier wasn't classified as a truck just because both rear seats fold down. The PT Cruiser is classified as a car for crash purposes.