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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

According to S&P Global Mobility, Buick was the brand that had the highest percentage of female customers with a 55-percent share at the start of 2023. However, the concept didn’t last for long and the brand died in 1916. In the aftermath, Volvo made it pretty clear that it was always supposed to be a concept vehicle.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

According to S&P Global Mobility, Buick was the brand that had the highest percentage of female customers with a 55-percent share at the start of 2023. However, the concept didn’t last for long and the brand died in 1916. In the aftermath, Volvo made it pretty clear that it was always supposed to be a concept vehicle.

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SwRI develops D-EGR demonstrator highlighting fuel-efficient, cost-effective engine; 10% and above fuel economy improvements

Green Car Congress

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has built a demonstrator vehicle, based on a 2012 Buick Regal GS, incorporating the latest D-EGR (dedicated EGR) technology ( earlier post ), an outgrowth of SwRI’s HEDGE (High Efficiency Dilute Gasoline Engine) consortium projects ( earlier post ). In 2013, SwRI reported a 2.0-liter