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Junkyard Find: 1992 Geo Metro 4-door hatchback

The Truth About Cars

If we're talking about realistic Metro competitors here, the base 1992 Ford Festiva actually managed to undercut the price tag on the cheapest possible Metro two-door hatchback that year: $6,911 versus $6,999. The good news is that it has electronic fuel injection and an overhead camshaft. Such is the nature of the mighty GM Empire.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

Green Car Congress

The growth in hydrous ethanol, which uses a blend of 94-95% ethanol to 5-6% water, rapidly increased during the 1980s, with consumption peaking in 1989. Automobile manufacturers were given tax breaks to produce cars that ran on hydrous ethanol, and, by 1980, every automobile company in Brazil was following this lead.

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Flash Drive: 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

Clean Fleet Report

The Infinity Roof, made up of three panels, brings back memories of the Pontiac Firebird from the 1970s and 1980s. Overall, while comfortable and providing good sight-lines, there is a lot of plastic that doesn’t jibe with the $110,000+ price tag. News: EV Truck Wars Ratchet Up (Chevrolet Silverado EV intro). Unique Interior.

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