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Junkyard Find: 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante LS

The Truth About Cars

We had an extensive range of Mitsubishi models to choose from for quite a while, including a credible luxury sedan known as the Diamante , but those days are long gone. Having read all four episodes, you now know that 2004 was the final model year for the Diamante in North America, and that only 4,379 examples were sold here that year.

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Junkyard Find: 1964 Mercury Montclair Four-Door Hardtop Marauder

The Truth About Cars

The MEL engine became exclusive to just the Lincoln Continental starting with the 1961 model year (and staying in production through 1968 ), but the Marauder name was just too good to throw away. The door tag tells us that this car was assembled in St. Yes, I bought these badges. Louis on November 7, 1963. Just ask Parnelli Jones!

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

Both liked crossovers and high-volume Japanese sedans. Despite only having a slight bend toward female buyers globally, Mini products are often seen as feminine and are overwhelmingly bought by women in places like China. Back then, I knew several female couples that exclusively owned Subaru products.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

Both liked crossovers and high-volume Japanese sedans. Despite only having a slight bend toward female buyers globally, Mini products are often seen as feminine and are overwhelmingly bought by women in places like China. Back then, I knew several lesbian couples that exclusively owned Subaru products.

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Ford Bringing New 7-Seat C-MAX to North American Small Car Lineup in 2011

Green Car Congress

The all-new, next-generation Ford Focus sedan and five-door hatchback models are scheduled to launch late in calendar year 2010 in the United States. According to Ford analysts, small cars in the B- and C-segments accounted for less than 15% of the US market in 2004. Tags: Fuel Efficiency.

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Daimler buys stake in Tesla

Green Cars News

Tesla is the only production automaker selling a highway capable electric vehicle in North America and Europe, and as such Daimler’s investment will see the company furthering its development of battery-run cars. This will accelerate bringing our Tesla Model S to production and ensure that it is a superlative vehicle on all levels.”.

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Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

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Ford unveiled its strategically important next-generation Ford Focus in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback styles at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. US small car sales—combined B- and C-segments—grew from about 14% of the market in 2004 to more than 21% now. Click to enlarge.

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