A people's car: 25 horses, $6,000
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The Composite Concept Vehicle (CCV) has a body structure composed of four plastic parts that are molded in color and can be remolded into another body when the original is scrapped. It is part of an attempt by carmakers to meet the demand in emerging countries for low-cost, high-efficiency vehicles.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1997
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Lexus FLV
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The Lexus FLV concept car is aimed at the segment of minivan owners who will trade up to a luxury car. The FLV is designed to resemble a minivan's interior and a luxurycar's exterior. The Toyota Avalon platform was used as the basis of the FLV's unique design. Estimated base price will be $35,000.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1996
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Platform propagation
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The Buick Century, Pontiac Grand Prix, and Buick Regal have distinct personalities but were created from the same platform. While they share the same architecture, the three differ in chassis tuning, springs, ride height, and other areas.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1997
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