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...rt brand created in 1992 by [[General Motors]] as a counterpart to [[Geo]] in Canada. ...GMC]] dealers to request GM Canada to provide a lineup of similar "import" vehicles. Asüna was created to fulfill this demand.

...its models were still produced and sold under the Chevrolet name starting in 1998. ...renamed the Chevrolet Metro in 1998. The hatchback model was discontinued in 2000, but the sedan lasted until 2001.

...red [[Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph|Silver Seraph]] and the [[Bentley Arnage]] in 1998. ...ow|Silver Shadow]] as well as that car's 6.8 L (6750 cc/411 in³) [[V8]] engine. The Spur continued with the high degree of [[ride quality

| 1989-1995 ...4 (1989-1995)<br>2.5L (153 cid) Turbo I4 (1989-1992)<br>3.0L (181 cid) V6 (1989-1995)

...ates, Europe, and many developing countries. JAMA also has offices located in Beijing, Singapore, Washington, D.C. (US Office), Toronto (Canadian Office) ...l domestic market cars in the United States under the ''[[Scion]]'' marque in 2003.

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...iconic American [[taxi]] cab. Checker was established by [[Morris Markin]] in 1922 through a merger of [[Commonwealth Motors]] and Markin Automobile Body ==Commercial vehicles==

...me" in their review of the car on its introduction to the United States in 1989. ...ded. A [[Panhard rod]] was also introduced, reducing side-to-side movement in corners. Spring rates remained the same as on the Mulsanne.

|Production = 1982-1989 ...vehicle as the '''Toyota Tarago''' (named after Tarago, New South Wales). In Germany, Sweden, Norway and some countries of Latin America it was sold as

...re elsewhere. Fuel injection was fitted in 1987 raising power to 187hp. In 1989 the 2.8L engine bumped power to 225hp and 246lb-ft of torque for North Amer All [[Maserati]] models from the Biturbo's introduction in 1981 until 1997 (except the [[Maserati Quattroporte|Quattroporte]]) were ba

...tallic color, the Essence made rounds through the auto show circuits later in a light white. ...eful body lines forecasted the eventual production Park Avenue, introduced in 1991.

...tion Engineering System for All-Terrain''') is a [[four-wheel drive]] used in some [[automobiles]] produced by the Japanese automaker [[Nissan]]. ...4 GTi-R Pulsar and the HNU13 Bluebird and the HNP10 Primera, finding usage in numerous other nissan models.

|Production = 1971-1989''' ...eplaced the W113 SL-Class in 1972 and was replaced by the R129 SL-Class in 1989.

...frey (1887-1968) and Archibald Frazer Nash (1889-1965). Production ceased in 1923 but the company kept trading until 1925. ...heels. The two seat car was very light weighing only about 180&nbsp;kg so in spite of the low power available 60&nbsp;mph (100&nbsp;km/h) was achievable

...t of Robin Hood Engineering Models}}'''Robin Hood Engineering Ltd''' based in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, is a British [[kit car]] manufacturer The company was founded in 1984 in Sherwood, Nottinghamshire and started by making [[Ferrari Daytona]] replica

...uxury vehicles. The brand will be expanded to the Japanese domestic market in 2008. With the Acura brand, [[Honda]] is credited with being the first to ...ry brands ([[Toyota]]'s [[Lexus]] and [[Nissan]]'s [[Infiniti]]) sprang up in North America shortly after Acura's introduction of the [[Acura Legend|Lege

|Production = 1989-2001''' ...ss in 1989 and was in its turn replaced by the [[Mercedes-Benz R230|R230]] in 2001.

...urs were in fact, German-built Fords (there was no Merkur or Mercury brand in Germany) and were thus a form of captive import. However, Merkur was the o ...Ti from the Ford plant in Taubate, Brazil. The Scorpios were manufactured in Ford's Cologne plant and fitted with the [[Ford_Cologne_V6_engine#2.9|Colog

...Alfasud''' was a compact car made by [[Alfa Romeo]] of Italy from 1971 to 1989. It was considered one of Alfa Romeo's most successful models. A common nic It was built at a new factory at Pomigliano d'Arco in southern Italy, hence the car's name, ''Alfa Sud'' (Alfa South) and develop

'''Carroll Hall Shelby''', (born January 11, 1923 in Leesburg, Texas) is an American racing and automotive design legend. ...allas, Texas, Shelby enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps, serving in World War II as a flight instructor and test pilot. He then became a chicke

...e in 1905. Diesel ships and locomotives with turbochargers began appearing in the 1920s. ...pressure, resulting in a greater amount of the air entering the cylinder. In some instances, compressed air is routed through an intercooler before intr

...mpany has been the leading producer of medium and heavy-duty diesel trucks in Japan. It is owned by [[Toyota]]. ...It produced its first motor vehicle in 1913, the Model TGE "A-Type" truck. In 1937 TG&E merged its automobile division with that of Automobile Industry C

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Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be ...graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.

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...omaso]] (1928 - 2003) in Modena in 1959. The company went into liquidation in 2004; [http://www.italiaspeed.com/2004/cars/others/detomaso/liquidation.htm ...cars, including a [[Formula One|Formula 1]] car for Frank Williams's team in 1970.

...w and innovative concepts which later found their way into mainstream Fiat vehicles; these concepts included fibreglass bodies and [[front-wheel drive]]. ...e]], transmission and differential (final drive) that has become prevalent in its cars today. This car competed with the [[Innocenti]]-built [[Mini]], wh

...for Passenger Automobiles'') is a Polish automobile manufacturer, located in Warsaw. The FSO plant was established in 1951 by the Polish government in Żerań on Warsaw's eastern bank of the river Vistula, to produce [[automob

|Image = '''place image here in 300 pixels''' ...[[ethanol fuel|alcohol]]-powered version of the C-10 was offered beginning in the 1981, dubbed the '''A-10'''.

...nal Automobile Enterprise), is Malaysia's first car manufacturer initiated in 1983 by then-Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad. Proton is list ...and skills were gained. The 100,000th Proton Saga was produced in January 1989. [http://www.newint.org/issue195/proton.htm]

...on a completely new chassis that won praise for its ride and handling. In 1989, the Tipo won the [[European Car of the Year]] award. Minor revisions to the Tipo range in 1993 saw the addition of a three-door version, minor exterior changes (the

...ded in 1958 by the four Walklett brothers (Bob, Ivor, Trevers and Douglas) in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. ...0 were made up to 1969 with a variety of Ford engines. In 1963 a coupe was introduced alongside the open car and a BMC axle replaced the Ford one at the rear. On

...'''Honda CRX''', originally launched as the '''Honda Ballade Sports CRX''' in Japan, was a ...t sports car manufactured by [[Honda]]. The first generation CRX was sold in some regions outside Japan as the '''Honda Civic CRX'''. The name "CRX" an

...States. Mazda's partnership with [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] has resulted in the sharing of this vehicle&mdash;the Mazda B-Series and [[Ford Ranger]] ar ...and), and '''Mazda Drifter''' (South Africa). However, it should be borne in mind that the Mazda B-Series and Ford Ranger twins found inside North Ameri

...quite the same sporting image, the XJ-S was a competent grand tourer and, in fact, more aerodynamic than the E-type. The last XJS was produced on April ...f which the XJ-S could hold its own with. It could reach 60 mph (100 km/h) in 7.5 seconds and accelerate to 150 mph (240 km/h). The [[Group 44]] racing

...to allow the driver to maintain steering control under heavy braking and, in most situations, to shorten braking distances (by allowing the driver to hi Since its beginnings in production cars in 1978 ([[Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)|ABS]] version 2), it has made considerable p

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|Production = 1976 - 1989<br>645 units |Engine = 5.3 litre (5340&nbsp;cc/325&nbsp;in³) [[DOHC]] [[V8]]

...roman god of speed who was the messenger of the gods, which was reflected in its focus during its early years on performance. The Mercury brand was phased out in 2010, while Ford Motor Company will focus on the Ford and [[Lincoln]] brand

...undoubtedly with their extended wheelbase these had presence of their own in traffic. The Mulsanne shared the traditional 6.75&nbsp;L (6750&nbsp;cc/411&nbsp;in³) Rolls-Royce [[V8]] with aluminium alloy cylinder heads. Two SU [[carbure

...2004, although GM's Swedish subsidiary, [[Saab]], fills a similar segment in price and prestige level. ...1910VanderbiltCup.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Louis Chevrolet driving a Buick Bug in the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup]]

...ndard luxury features (including a 20-way power seat in 1989) and starting in 1992, a more powerful 205hp supercharged [[V6]] engine versus the regular 1 Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be

...to {{PAGENAME}} Template}}The State Limousine for the most powerful person in the world is without a doubt the single most impressive vehicle modern tech ...as "the beast".<ref>{{cite news | author=Sheryl Gay Stolberg | title=Bush in Europe was a man on the run | url=http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/06/11/fr

|Production = 1977 - 1989 ...ance was the best of the day, with acceleration from 0–60 mph (0–100 km/h) in 5.3 seconds, one-tenth of a second quicker than the [[Ferrari Daytona]].

...d list as the 125th largest company in America based on the criterion used in said ranking. ...lso based in Portland. Today, that truck is in the Smithsonian collection in Washington, D.C.

...ted from REV (Revolution-modulated valve control) introduced on the CBR400 in 1983 known as HYPER VTEC. [http://world.honda.com/motorcycle-technology/vte ...gh enough and stay open just the right amount of time for the engine speed in use.

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...y unveiled at the 2008 [[Chicago Auto Show]]. The updated Galant will come in four flavors: the four-cylinder ES, four-cylinder Sport, V6 Sport and the r ...However, sales have been poor and within 3 months of introducing the model in Australia, Mitsubishi Australia have announced that production will be decr

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...all superminis. Overall in 2005, of the fifteen best selling types of car in Europe, six were superminis. ...i-based [[multi-purpose vehicle]]s and [[sport utility vehicle]]s appeared in the last years, which are called the [[mini MPV]] and [[mini SUV]] respecti

...een the motor car marque of the British '''Daimler Motor Company''', based in Coventry. The company was a subsidiary of BSA from 1910 up until 1960, when ..., in 1902, while the name ''Daimler'' was last used for a German built car in 1908.

...he system therefore virtually eliminates [[body roll]] and pitch variation in many driving situations including [[corner]]ing, [[accelerating]], and [[br ...lity]] and [[car handling]] by keeping the tires perpendicular to the road in corners, allowing for much higher levels of grip and control.

...s''') is an English [[automaker]], based in Woking, Surrey, established in 1989 with the object of producing road cars based on [[Formula One]] technology. ...US$ 1,150,000). The F1 was a three seat [[coupe]] with the driver situated in the middle of the car. The car was designed by [[Gordon Murray]] who also d

|Length = 1988-89 Sedan, Wagon & Coupe: 175.2 in (4450 mm) 1988-89 Convertible: 175.6 in (4460 mm)

...ly undergo minor detail changes during their tenure, and would be replaced in 1981 by the all-new [[Dodge Aries]]/[[Plymouth Reliant]] K-cars. All comme ...aradise - the 1976 Aspen and Volare turned out to be the most recalled car in history for a time (until [[GM]]'s 1980 X-cars).

...gine]] simultaneously. While many people think exclusively of [[off-road]] vehicles, powering all four wheels provides better control on slick ice and is an im ...atives of [[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]] systems. The terms are thus quite vague in modern usage.

...-powered [[Mazda R100|R100]] version) were among the first Mazda cars sold in the United States. 10,589,052 examples of this car were sold worldwide sin ...C''', then the '''323''', then finally from 1990 on as the '''Protegé'''. In South Africa it was known as the '''Etude'''. The Ford Focus-based '''Mazd

...v1.1) and 1986-1994 (LHP2, v1.1) Range Rovers, for example, refers to the vehicles as "Range Rover Classic", despite never being called that when they were or ...a radical break from its nominal "little brother", sharing almost nothing in either components or design. The chassis was suspended by [[coil spring]]s,

...by [[GMC|General Motors]] and sold in the United States from 1926 to 2009. In the GM brand lineup, Pontiac is a mid-level brand featuring a more sporting ..., Michigan to build the Cartercar. Oakland was purchased by General Motors in 1909. The first General Motors Pontiac was conceived as an affordable [[V6|

...]] 308, 328, F355, and 360 Modena, as well as many [[Porsche]] sports cars in a production life that lasted nearly 30 years. ...launched at the 1975 Paris and London auto shows and went into production in

...tems used on [[Audi]] brand [[automobiles]]. quattro was first introduced in 1980 on the permanent-AWD [[Audi Quattro]] and has since been applied to al Audi parent [[Volkswagen]] has used different trademarks for their AWD vehicles, including '''syncro''' and '''4motion.''' Sister company [[Skoda]] simply

...ickup truck from [[DaimlerChrysler]]'s [[Dodge]] brand. It was introduced in 1987 alongside the redesigned [[Dodge Ram 50]]. The Dakota was nominated f ...notable feature was the Dakota's [[rack and pinion]] [[steering]], a first in work trucks.

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...onda, who has been the major shareholder in Honda since his father's death in 1991. ...pionship in 1990 and 1991, and that eventually lead to Mugen's involvement in [[Formula 1]], from 1992 to 1999, and up to 2005 was the exclusive supplier

...ian automotive manufacturer with ties to [[General Motors]]. It is an icon in the region. ...formed General Motors–Holden's Ltd. In 1998, it was renamed Holden Ltd and in May 2005, it became known as GM Holden Ltd.

...ticipate for a collision. This pack is standard in GLX models but optional in GLi models with an extra price of $1,500 AUD. Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be

|Wheelbase = 108.7&nbsp;in (2761&nbsp;mm) ...el pickup truck would hold out longer, selling its last carbureted vehicle in 1993.

...inued upon the release of the fourth-generation [[Acura Integra]] in Japan in late 2001. ...ennial competitor has been the [[Toyota Celica]], another I4-powered coupe introduced several years prior to the Prelude. Throughout the 1980s, it was challenged

...available with [[all wheel drive]], which later became standard worldwide. In Australia, where it is sold as the '''Subaru Liberty''' (due to Australia's ...riented [[Subaru Impreza|Impreza]] has done much to change the brand image in recent years, emphasizing performance and safety as well as utility.

...the last "real [[Citroën]]" before [[Peugeot]] took control of the company in 1974. "Real Citroën" refers to the trademark avant garde technical and des ...ally a huge sales success in Europe, producing a little over 132,000 units in 1978. It accrued new customers beyond the loyal [[Citroën DS]] customer ba

"This is a very special show car," said Michael E. Doble, Buick’s special vehicles manager: "It has classic styling combined with contemporary proportions. If In a sense it was. Doble has been in charge of creating Buick show and concept cars as well as some specialty pr

...pe garage proprietor who began to achieve considerable competition success in one of the few French cars produced just after World War 2. ...these at [[Le Mans]] and [[12 Hours of Sebring|Sebring]] with some success in the early 50s.

...made [[SUV]]s and broke ground on creating an entirely new market for cars in the US. The Bronco was produced as a mid-size SUV until 1977 without any ma ...ries number beginning in U and sequence number starting at 73200 and being in increments of 10. These were produced from August 1965 to August 1966 and

...0 mm (177 in) in the U.S., and from 4,400 mm (173 in) to 4,700 mm (185 in) in international-based models. ...ft) wide, 2 m (6.6 ft) high and with engines at or under 2,000 cc (120 cu in) is considered a compact vehicle. The [[Vehicle size class#Japan|dimension

|Image = '''place image here in 300 pixels''' ...though that model became known as the [[Bentley Continental|Continental]] in 1984. The first car to wear the Corniche name was a 1939 prototype based on

| 176.0 in (4470 mm) | 80.3 in (2040 mm)

...merica, headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It also has factories in Crookston and St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA. ...Flyer Industries Limited'''. Den Oudsten Bussen B.V was a bus manufacturer in its native country, the Netherlands.

...981 on the redesigned D Series, though it came from the hood ornament used in the 1930s and 1940s trucks. ...Saint Louis Assembly North in Fenton, Missouri, and Warren Truck Assembly in Warren, Michigan.

...mber 2009}}</ref> (particularly those sold in Europe). They are also used in marine engine - Volkswagen Marine,<ref name=VW_Marine>{{cite web|url=http:/ ...t of fuel that can be injected and combusted.<ref name=VW-UK-TDI/> These, in combination, allow for greater engine efficiency, and therefore greater pow

...biles built by the [[Buick]] division of General Motors. The Electra name (in various manners) was used by Buick between 1959 and 1990. ...r, Roadmaster and Limited constituted the upper echelon of Buick's lineup. In 1959, all of Buick's models were renamed, with the Electra taking the place

...e. To stop the wheel, friction material in the form of brake pads (mounted in a device called a ''brake caliper'') is forced mechanically, hydraulically ...]] were patented by Frederick William Lanchester in his Birmingham factory in 1902, though it took another half century for his innovation to be widely a

| 1989&ndash;present | 198.0 in/202.8 in (5029 mm/5151 mm)

...behind the Railway Hotel in Hornsea. Team Lotus was active and competitive in [[Formula One]] racing from 1958 to 1994. Since the 1960s the company has o ...begun life an inn-keeper's son and ended a multi-millionaire industrialist in post-war Britain. The carmaker built tens of thousands of successful racin

Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be Since the Fairlane ceased production, companies in the US under the [[Ford Motor Company]] have been willing to use the Fairla

...), established in 1930; and constructing [[commercial vehicle]]s. Bedford Vehicles was a leading international [[truck]] manufacturer, with substantial export ...from Hendon to Luton, Vauxhall's headquarters, production commencing there in 1929.

...[Lincoln Continental#1982|smaller Continental]], which became the Mark VII in 1984. The Mark VIII (1993–1998) was the last generation of the Mark and L ...and glamor they could manage, the Continental Mark II was almost European in its simplicity of line and its understated grace.

...ota]] 4Runner SUV''' is an [[SUV]] manufactured by [[Toyota]], sold mainly in the United States, Canada and Mexico and built from 1984 to the present. Th ...''[[Toyota]] Hilux Surf'''. All 4Runners have been built at Toyota's plant in Tahara, Japan as well at [[Toyota]]'s Hino plant.

...irbag.600pix.jpg|right|thumb|250px|An [[automobile]] airbag, like this one in a crashed [[SEAT Ibiza]] car, deflates after 0.3 seconds.]] ...ost commonly used for cushioning, in particular after very rapid inflation in the case of an automobile collision.

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...g Three." The motor car has become an integral part of American life, with vehicles outnumbering licensed drivers.<ref name="BTS1"/> ...re than half of all households do not own a car (the figure is even higher in Manhattan, over 75%; nationally, the rate is 8%).<ref name=2001summary />

...at goes over the waist. Used frequently in older cars, now uncommon except in some rear middle seats. Passenger aircraft seats also use lap seat belts. ...the 1960s, but of limited benefit because it is very easy to slip out of in a collision.

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...R2 is similar to more exotic cars such as the line of mid engine [[Lotus]] vehicles ([[Lotus Elise|Elise]], [[Lotus Esprit|Esprit]], etc...), however its price Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be

...sesses both primary and secondary mechanical [[engine balance]], resulting in relatively low manufacturing cost combined with much less vibration than en ...vo AB|Volvo]] diesel engine and the 15 liter [[Cummins]] ISX used in heavy vehicles.<ref>Nunney, p. 4</ref> The largest are used to power ships, and use fuel

...ize]] offering, slotting below the large [[Pontiac Bonneville|Bonneville]] in the company's lineup. ...d-model year 2006, the Grand Prix is Pontiac's largest automotive offering in production, superceeding the recently cancelled [[Pontiac Bonneville]] prog

...leading big cats on leashes were a feature of Cougar and Mercury ads back in their 1970s heyday. ...000 Mustang sales in less than 3 years, Mercury desperately wanted to cash in on some of the action - hence the Cougar. Mercury successfully combined ma

...Many different combinations of engine location and driven wheels are found in practice, and the location of each is dependent on the application the vehi ...divided into two categories: front- or rear-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive vehicles may take on the characteristics of either, depending on how power is distri

...tream compressor coupled to a downstream turbine, and a combustion chamber in-between. Gas turbine may also refer to just the turbine component. ...anical output. The energy given up to the turbine comes from the reduction in the temperature of the exhaust gas.

Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be ...graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.

In North America, the word ''pickup'' generally refers to a small or medium si ...nocoque cab and engine bay welded to a 'c' section chassis rear is offered in Australia. It is known as the 'one tonner' because it is rated to carry som

...ime, the Continental nameplate referred to the four-door Lincoln flagship. In 1981 the Continental's reign as the Lincoln flagship ended when the Town Ca ...ready for Edsel's March 1939 vacation. The design, allegedly sketched out in an hour by Gregorie working from the [[Lincoln-Zephyr|Lincoln Zephyr]] blue

...offer a considerable increase in engine power with only a slight increase in weight. ...supercharging, the "[[Turbo Engine|turbo]] lag" is negligible. Technology in turbocharging has come to the point where [[Turbo Engine|turbocharged]] eng

Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be List the colors that the particular <MODEL> is offered in.

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...financing and insurance. GM's [[OnStar]] subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. GM is the majority shareholder in GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. of South Korea, and has product, powertrain

...he original utility [[Land Rover]] [[Land Rover Series|Series I]] launched in 1948. Using the basic yet robust underpinnings of a ladder frame [[chassis] ...rt a metallic black livery with subtle satin black decals and is available in 90 soft-top and 90 station wagon versions. The front fascia is facelifted w

...an from 1997 to 2009, when it moved production to its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky. This SUV (especially the larger EL model for 2007) i ...large headlights, and domed hood. The biggest difference, however, may be in its dimensions. The 2007-present Expedition offers a choice between the st

Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be ...graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.

...y, Ford's second company. While Lincoln was the best selling luxury marque in the United States for an extended period of time, Lincoln lost ground to it To combat this relative slide in sales Lincoln has undergone a complete renewal of its line-up, and even rec

...r ''Supra''.<ref name="OSS">{{cite web|url=http://www.toyota.com/html/shop/vehicles/supra.html|work=Toyota.com|title=Official Toyota Supra Web Site|accessdate= ...swan, but it more closely resembles a dragon. The logo was on Supras until 1989 when Toyota switched to its current oval company logo.

...automotive paradigm of "bigger equals better" was no longer in full effect in the marketplace. ...ille was to be simultaneously the smallest and the most expensive Cadillac in the line-up, turning Cadillac's traditional marketing and pricing strategy

...r Corporation]], which discontinued the use of AMC and Renault brand names in the United States. The [[Jeep]] line was continued, as well as some of the ...'s CEO, [[A.E. Barit]] was retained as a consultant and given a Board seat in the new company, and Nash's [[George W. Mason]] was made President and CEO

...ack]]s. At 2.66 miles (4.28 km) long, Talladega is the largest oval track in the [[Nextel Cup]] Series and has seating provisions for over 175,000 patro ...ASCAR founder [[William France Sr.|Bill France]] took to the track himself in a car and drove around it at high speeds. NASCAR also ran a successful supp

...ces emphasise endurance (races are typically anywhere from 2.5 to 24 hours in length), reliability and strategy over pure speed. Longer races usually inv ...ers have in many cases been very similar to the cars that were raced, both in engineering and styling. It is this close association with the 'exotic' nat

...ng not on a [[Race track|circuit]], but instead in a point-to-point format in which participants and their co-drivers drive between set control points ([ ...d of Motor Racing 1894–1908" page 1. Royal Automobile Club 1909, reprinted in facsimile 1949.</ref>

...)|cylinder]]s mounted on the [[crankcase]] in two banks of four cylinders, in most cases set at a right angle to each other but sometimes at a narrower a ...kshaft with heavy counterweights to eliminate the vibrations. This results in an engine which is smoother than a [[V6 engine|V6]], while being considerab

...tomobile which introduced many features that have since become widely used in modern cars. Production of the Tucker '48 was shut down amidst scandal and ..., Tennesee (Dulian would later be sales manager for the Tucker Car Corp). In 1931 Tucker moved to Buffalo, NY and became regional sales manager for [[Pi

...han by a separate source of ignition, such as a spark plug, as is the case in the gasoline engine. ...engine to use a variety of fuels including coal dust. He demonstrated it in the 1900 Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) using peanut oil (see [[biod

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

...division of [[DaimlerChrysler]]. European Grand Cherokees are manufactured in Austria by Magna Steyr. ...inum wheels, unique Black Olive burl real wood trim in an interior swathed in saddle-color Nappa leather, Berber floor mats with Black and Chestnut accen

...AFE''') are regulations in the United States, first enacted by US Congress in 1975,<ref>{{cite web ...rating]] (GVWR) of 8,500 pounds (3,856 kg) or less, manufactured for sale in the US.

...to accurately determine their location (longitude, latitude, and altitude) in any weather, day or night, anywhere on Earth. ...t of aging satellites, [[Navigation System|GPS]] is available for free use in civilian applications as a public good.