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Maruti Suzuki’s hits and misses | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The Gypsy’s adventurous persona exuded a cool factor like no other at the time, which made it extremely desirable, and on account of its ruggedness and reliability, it was a favourite among off-road enthusiasts and the armed forces who carried on purchasing it long after it was discontinued for the public.

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Bush Budget: Plug-ins Hybrids, Not So Much

Plugs and Cars

I say take the proposed $390 million in Bush's budget, and give 75,000 people a $5000 grant for the purchase of a plug-in hybrid or electric car. nk City confiscated in 2004! My 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV blends regen and friction just fine, thank you. Tags: autobloggreen plug-in hybrid fuel cell hydrogen. Just like my Ford Th!nk

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How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market

Cars That Think

And in 2005, the Chinese computer maker Lenovo Group purchased IBM's PC business. Here, Steve Jobs introduced the Apple II, with a price tag of US $1,298 (about $5,800 today), while rival Commodore unveiled its PET. Whimsical ads for the PC starred Charlie Chaplin's Little Tramp and carried the tag line “A Tool for Modern Times."

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