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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

However, saying that this is the vehicle women most desire — let alone are willing to spend money buying — is probably a stretch. Most of the relevant studies are several years old, frequently rope in the European market, and typically list high-volume models that are purchased by just as many men (e.g. Honda Civic).

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

However, saying that this is the vehicle women most desire — let alone are willing to spend money buying — is probably a stretch. Most of the relevant studies are several years old, frequently rope in the European market, and typically list high-volume models that are purchased by just as many men (e.g. Honda Civic).

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Junkyard Find: 1992 Geo Metro 4-door hatchback

The Truth About Cars

The good news is that it has electronic fuel injection and an overhead camshaft. Even better news during a time of recession in California (which is where I found this car) is the fuel economy it delivered with a five-speed manual transmission: 40 miles per gallon on the highway, 38 miles per gallon in the city.

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Norweign Drivers switch to Electric Cars

EV Report

It is seen only one third is taking step to buy at any point of time. Some are still not yet sure to make a plunge in purchase. To date Norway has the highest number of EV purchases in the world. 25 per cent consumption tax that is charged on most consumer goods are extra charged with purchase tax.

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A mini industry spawns under the hood of a booming car market – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Back in 2001, Maruti Suzuki was one of the first players in this segment with its True Value channel, enabling trust and breaking stereotypes attached to the purchase of ‘second-hand’ vehicles. Since then, the industry has evolved in more than one way and technology has been pivotal in its growth.

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The Real Story of Pixar

Cars That Think

But then our Computer Graphics Group, now numbering 40 people, got the news that the Computer Division was on the chopping block. Three days before the signing, Perot had berated the GM board of directors about their $5-billion-plus purchase of Hughes Tools. Note that Jobs did not buy Pixar. But that deal never happened.

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Transport minister launches new fuel economy label for used cars

Green Cars News

A colour-coded car fuel economy label as used for new cars has been adapted for the sale of used cars, making it easier for consumers to access fuel efficiency data of potential purchases. Dealers can choose only to label cars up to two years old, or to label older cars manufactured as far back as 1st March 2001.