Speaking of Hole'y Faces

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On the topic of the ever en-girth’ening mesh face on nearly every car today, I don’t think I’ve come across a cohesive take on the predominant impetus behind it.

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Is it really strictly an aesthetical trend? Is there a manufacturing benefit? (less paint costs, less front end to paint chip, better cooling?) Something else?


Anyone have any educated / actual insights into this?