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...ion Center, China. It is not, however, a recognized international show by the [[Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles]]. *[[Automobile industry in China]]

...e industry. The company has announced plans to display trucks and SUVs at the 2007 [[North American International Auto Show]]. ...Mitsubishi]] compact [[pickup truck]]s and [[sport utility vehicle]]s, but the company reportedly plans to design trucks of its own as well.

...h [[Suzuki Motor Corporation]] of Japan to form the Jiangxi Changhe Suzuki Automobile Company. ...tone]] and a 1.4 L four cylinder engine. The Friend (called the Fuga in Mexico) is a a tiny [[minivan]] with seating for seven and either a 1.1&nbs

...anufacturer Beijing Automotive Import & Export Corporation (BAIEC) located in Beijing. BAIC is aiming to unveil several own-brand vehicles in 2010 and wants to double overall sales to 2 million a year by 2011.<ref>htt

...ration]], [[Chang'an Motors]], [[Dongfeng Motor Corporation]], and [[Chery Automobile]]). .... These are not for providing to the Chinese market, also for exporting to the overseas.

...r Corporation]], [[Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation]], and [[Chery Automobile]]). ...The company's own self-branded vehicle, the [[Chang'an CM8]], was launched in 2005.

...lizes in trucks and van sales in the poorer interior of the country. Sales in 2005 were 337,188 units, up 43.4 percent from 2004. ...Wuling Sunshine small minivan had record sales number of 460,000 in 2006. The Wuling Sunshine small van is equipped with a 0.8 liter engine, built using

...Works]], [[Dongfeng Motor Corporation]], [[Chang'an Motors]], and [[Chery Automobile]]). ...ical Automotive Center]]. SAIC also partnered with [[Volkswagen Group]] in the formation of [[Volkswagen Group China|Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive]].

...s under its own name and in joint ventures with a variety of international automobile firms. ...e manufacturer in China. The company will make an Initial Public Offering in December 2005, though it will remain 70% owned by China's central governmen

...n 1927 came very close to liquidation. These changes "forced" him to leave in 1928.<ref name="alfalegend.com">{{Cite web|url=http://alfalegend.com/histor In his private life he was married to Portuguese Angelina Valadin and fathered

...dustry Corporation]] (SAIC), to use on the cars it plans to build based on the [[MG Rover]] technology it has bought<ref>{{cite news |publisher=The Daily Telegraph

...(15 November 1896 – 13 September 1967) was a captain of the British motor industry. ...he worked in a munitions factory in Coventry, then after the War he worked in a manufacturing plant for [[Daimler Motor Company|Daimler]] engines.

'''Amos Northup''' (October 23, 1889 in Bellevue, Ohio &ndash; February, 1937) American automotive designer ...was working on a successor design for the Graham Blue Streak when he died in 1937.

...s Corporation]]. Barit served on the Board of AMC following the merger of the two automakers. ...he death of the corporation's founding President and CEO [[Roy D. Chapin]] in 1936.

...[Chang'an Motors]], and [[Chery Automobile]]. The company was established in 1953 with ranges such as [[FAW Jiaxing|Jiaxing]] [[mini MPV]]s, [[Xiali]] s ...Chinese character "一" means "first" and "汽" means "automobile", depicting the visionary of a hawk spreading its wings.

...[[automobile]] entrepreneur and served as an executive in the [[automotive industry]]. ...by [[William C. Durant]] of The Flint Road Cart Company. Durant hired him in 1890, and Nash became a supervisor.

...td., is a leading minivan maker and a national small motor vehicles source in China. ...ting and final assembly operations to support two production lines running in parallel with an annual output of 300,000 units.

...independent [[automobile]] manufacturer in the People's Republic of China. The parent company is [[Geely Holding Group]] (吉利控股集团). ...is noncommitted as to when that could happen. In a March 2005 forum held in Beijing, he was quoted as saying:

...application was filed in 1879. He then used evasive legal tactics to delay the patent's acceptance until conditions seemed favorable for commercial exploi ...d Scientific School, but did manage to finish his course of study and pass the New York bar 1871 and joined his father's practice.

..., to describe approximately when an automobile was produced, and indicates the coinciding base specification of that product. ...d there may be an additional delay to retool and retrain for production of the new model.

...ders of [[Renault]] and one of the foremost pioneers of the [[automobile]] industry. ...with old [[Panhard]] engines in the tool shed of the family's second home in Billancourt.

...ent Chinese auto manufacturer and one of the fastest growing automakers in the world. ...hery received its ISO/TS 16949 certification, the highest certification at the time.

...world at home. The automobile industry is emerging as an important user of the Internet for its various activities. ...per visit rather than 2,000 visitors of which 90% exit as soon as they hit the home page.

...design|automobile designer]], widely known for his design contributions to the [[Audi TT]]<ref name="flagship">{{cite web | quote = Zu den wichtigsten Entwürfen, die in seiner Zeit als Audi-Designchef entstanden, zählt er den Audi TT und den A

'''Fisher Body''' is an [[automobile]] [[coachbuilder]], now part of [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors ...e back to a horse-drawn carriage shop in Norwalk, Ohio, in the late 1800s. The shop was owned and operated by Alfred J. Fisher's grandfather and it was wh

...industry, the founder of [[General Motors]] and [[Chevrolet]] who created the system of multi-brand holding companies with different lines of cars. ...quisitions of Oakland, [[Cadillac|Cadillac]], and parts companies followed in short order.

...nology that has brought about unprecedented prosperity, while opponents on the other end claim it is a cancer on cities that has caused more harm than goo [[Image:Downtown connector daytime.jpg|thumb|325px|Modern [[automobile]]s on the road]]

...Leo Himmel''' (born April 9, 1956 in Graz, Austria) is widely known as an automobile designer. ...w people such as [[Raymond Loewy]], were one of the most influencing times in his life.

...the few Americans who has successfully introduced foreign cars in bulk to the American public from firms such as [[Subaru]], [[Fiat]] and [[Zastava]]. ....story?coll=orl-news-headlines-space|title=Orlando man's message: Buy made-in-U.S. products|publisher=[[Orlando Sentinel]]}}</ref>

...Ed)| title = BMW feature: interview with sales chief Bob Lutz| journal = [[The Motor (magazine)|Motor]]| volume = nbr 3663| pages = pages 46–49 |date = ...He is a member of the board of the Marine Corps University Foundation and the Marine Military Academy.

...2 bivalent engine and [[BMW Hydrogen 7]] which is more fuel efficient than the standard H7 Series engine. ...ed title -->]</ref> Hydrogen and natural gas are very similar as fuels, so the differences between parts needed to burn both fuels are trivial, and intero

...ticularly important because Detroit is the location of the headquarters of the Big Three American automakers, [[Chrysler|Chrysler]], [[Ford Motor Company| ...ublic in 2004. It is estimated that the show provides over $500 million to the local economy.

...g to RMB 12 billion and an annual production capacity of 200,000 vehicles. The group's major products are cars, trucks, and travel buses. ...ate named the truck Guerin autos and approved the establishment of Nanjing Automobile Works.

...sachusetts Institute of Technology in 1895. While attending MIT he joined the Delta Upsilon fraternity. ...president [[John J. Raskob]] who was in turn the protege of Pierre du Pont—the DuPont corporation owned 43% of GM.

...tgart) was one of three men responsible for the founding of [[BMW AG]] and the First General Director of BMW AG from 1922 to 1942. ...company from its foundation until he was forced to relinquish his position in 1942.

Part of the total energy cost can be cut by choosing smaller, lighter vehicles that use ...n obtain, during the life of the car (operational phase), large reductions in energy costs through several measures:

...money to take part in drug trafficking, but was subsequently acquitted, on the basis of entrapment, of charges brought against him. ...st Doctor Emmett L. Brown, although the company had ceased to exist before the first movie was made.

...develops, manufactures, markets, and sells the world's [[motor vehicle]]s. In 2008, more than 70 million motor vehicles, including [[car]]s and [[commerc ...] grew strongly. Of the major markets, China, Russia, Brazil and India saw the most rapid growth.

...cle of a four cylinder, four stroke engine. The volume displaced is marked in orange.]] ...ve from ''top dead center'' to ''bottom dead center''. It can be specified in cubic centimeters, liters, or cubic inches. An engine's displacement is a b

...buy the Rover brand as a result of its purchase of [[Land Rover]] from BMW in 2000. ...trade) who began in manufacturing sewing machines and switched to bicycles in 1869.

...obiles listed may be somewhat controversial —depending upon the opinion of the reader. ...ussion of the criteria determining inclusion in this classification, is on the page entitled, [[supercar]].

...unications Technology). Hence the application of telematics is with any of the following: ...f sending, receiving and storing information via telecommunication devices in conjunction with effecting control on remote objects.

...in combination with most buildings, to facilitate the coming and going of the buildings' users. ...lude indoor and outdoor private property belonging to a house, the side of the [[road]] where metered or laid-out for such use, a '''[[parking lot]]''' or

...her [[vehicle]]. It may be electronic or mechanical. The word derives from the Greek words ''hodós'', meaning 'path' or 'way', and ''métron'', 'measure' ...e model, perhaps 1/1000th of a mile). 1/1000th of a mile is approximately the distance of a single pace or 2 steps.

...t, Germany. His father, [[Ferdinand Porsche]] senior, was also a renowned automobile engineer, and his nephew, Dr. [[Ferdinand Piech]], was chairman of [[Volksw ...ldhood. Father and son opened a bureau of automobile design, at Stuttgart in 1931.

...any]] and [[Chrysler]], which are commonly referred to as the "Big Three." The motor car has become an integral part of American life, with vehicles outnu ...t own a car (the figure is even higher in Manhattan, over 75%; nationally, the rate is 8%).<ref name=2001summary />

...890s he was hailed in France, then the world centre for car production, as the "King of constructors". ...a new automobile introduced in late 1902, the ''Mercedes'' model, built to the specifications of [[Emil Jellinek]].

...financing and insurance. GM's [[OnStar]] subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. ...automakers around the world, including Toyota, Suzuki, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. of China, AVTOVAZ of Russia and Renault SA of France.

...ne]]s in [[vehicles]]. The same equipment is also used for similar engines in stationary applications such as generators. ...opane) and 28.7&nbsp;megajoules per litre (for pure butane) depending upon the actual fuel composition.

...ar and tear as well as to provide a high-friction bond between the car and the road to improve acceleration and handling. Today most tires, especially tho ...re_repair_shop.JPG|thumb|300px|left|A tire repair shop in Vologda, Russia. The text painted says "Tire mounting" (''Shinomontazh'')]]

...tomotive propulsion during that time. Later periods were defined by trends in exterior styling and size and utility preferences. ...lectric motor]], and [[Gaston Planté]], who invented the lead-acid battery in 1859.

...automotive manufacturer with ties to [[General Motors]]. It is an icon in the region. ==History of the Firm==

...e result, it had offered a smoother ride and better ride and handling with the 50:50 weight distribution. It won numerous awards but had stirred a small c ...at are E85-compatible. The lineup gets improved aerodynamics as well while the Omega/Berlina receive low-resistance tires. [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2

{{dablink|For other car models also commercialized under the marque Yugo, see [[Zastava]].}} The '''Zastava Koral''' (known in the US simply as the '''Yugo''') is a subcompact vehicle built by [[Zastava]] corporation.

...ix. Ecclestone himself attempted to compete in two Grand Prix races during the 1958 season but failed to qualify for either of them. He is also the co-owner of Queens Park Rangers Football Club.

...increase the conspicuity of the vehicle, and to display information about the vehicle's presence, position, size, direction of travel and intended travel ...h American [[Society of Automotive Engineers|SAE]] beam standard contained in [[Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108|FMVSS / CMVSS 108]].

...border:1px solid #999; font-size:83%; line-height:1.5; " summary="Infobox Automobile" ...manufactured at the Chicago Assembly Plant in Illinois. It was also built in Atlanta, Georgia until Friday April 29, 2005 when production stopped.

...gship. The Continental continued as a midsize model, competing mainly with the [[Cadillac Seville]] until production ceased. [[Image:Lincoln.jpg|1964 Lin ...border:1px solid #999; font-size:83%; line-height:1.5; " summary="Infobox Automobile"

...uh") is an agency of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government, part of the [[United States Department of Transportation|Department of Transportation]] ...emissions, but this has been disputed by such state regulatory agencies as the [[California Air Resources Board]].

..._says_urban_designer_michael_e_arth | title= "Most Cars Can be Eliminated in 20 Years says Urban Designer Michael E. Arth" | first = Alex | last =Birch ...]] from the USA. For the wider application of artificial intelligence to [[automobile]]s see ''[[smart car]]s''.

...'') is a [[motorsport]] involving the [[racing]] of [[car]]s. It is one of the world's most watched televised sports. ===The beginning of racing===

..., and then with live flag-to-flag coverage beginning in 1986. In May 2006, the race celebrated its 90^th running and 61^st consecutive ===The early years===

...m the surface, like an fixed-wing aircraft) will probably crash on all but the flattest of landmasses. ...ns use [[Tracked vehicle|tracks]] in addition to or instead of wheels, and in some cases even resort to [[Articulated vehicle|articulated]] body configur

...AFE''') are regulations in the United States, first enacted by US Congress in 1975,<ref>{{cite web |title=CAFE Overview: "What is the origin of CAFE?"

...ates. The [[Jeep]] line was continued, as well as some of the models under the [[Eagle]] marque. ...new company, and Nash's [[George W. Mason]] was made President and CEO of the new concern.

...ff specials such as ITV's ''The Gunpowder Plot: Exploding The Legend'' and the annual ''Crufts'' awards. ...nally a pupil of Solihull School, a fee-paying boys' independent school in the West Midlands town, he moved to Ripon Grammar School, and from 1987 to 1989

...border:1px solid #999; font-size:83%; line-height:1.5; " summary="Infobox Automobile" ...Citroën sold nearly 1.5 million D-series during its 20 years of production.The DS is well-known for its futuristic, aerodynamic body design, and for its i

|Nicknames = The Brickyard ...x layout<br>[[Image:Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Speedway.png]]<br>Map of the basic NASCAR speedway

...e, and a combustion chamber in-between. Gas turbine may also refer to just the turbine component. ...rgy given up to the turbine comes from the reduction in the temperature of the exhaust gas.

...s or alternatively by driving to a predetermined ideal journey time within the stages. ...d of Motor Racing 1894–1908" page 1. Royal Automobile Club 1909, reprinted in facsimile 1949.</ref>

...''fastest'', ''lightest'', ''best-selling'', and so on. They vary greatly in size, [[engine displacement]], power, price, and many other traits. ...ter World War II, and lists superlatives for earlier vehicles separately. The list is also limited to production road cars that:

...'' or '''BEV'''s are [[electric vehicle]]s whose main energy storage is in the chemical energy of batteries. ...at, NiCd, nickel metal hydride, Li-ion, Li-poly and zinc-air batteries and the Molten salt battery.

...ver or reduce waste energy (such as regenerative braking and shutting down the combustion engine). ...ith American mechanical components. This meaning has fallen out of use. In the [[import scene]], hybrid was often used to describe an [[engine swap]]. Som

...ne place -- southern California -- to create a unique environment in which the hot rod and its culture were born. ...The basic performance and engineering elements of the hotrod came together in these cars: More power, less weight and a look derived from these things le

|Weight = '''Weight - you get the point''' The '''Land Rover Defender''' is a British four wheel drive [[Off-road vehicle|

...ty and past of the [[Toyota Celica]]'s name, it is frequently mistaken for the Toyota Supra, and vice versa. ...[[Engine balance|mechanical balance]], leading to very low vibration from the engine.

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...e this number -->350 million<!-- unless you can provide a reliable source. The current source states *350* --> viewers worldwide.<ref>{{cite news |url=htt ...n 29 September 2008 and NBC was holding the American version for broadcast in February or March 2009, as a possible mid-season replacement, but later dro