car

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At the end of the 20th century, governments and car firms encouraged drivers to buy diesel-engine cars.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Officially the most powerful car in company history, the Black Badge Spectre clocks a 0-60 mph acceleration of 4.1 seconds, three-tenths quicker than the standard Spectre.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

When the car dips deeply into its reserves of power, the electronics hum low and with gathering strength.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Few car brands carry the kind of name recognition of Chrysler, which alone could drive sales, dealers say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

But when Eugene Hammond offered to deliver her home in his racing car, she bellered like a calf and vaulted into the wagon bed unaided.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck