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| Concerning Cars | |
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| Topic Started: Jun 14 2005, 10:22:50 PM (212 Views) | |
| Infinite Loop | Jun 14 2005, 10:22:50 PM Post #1 |
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Take Off, Eh?
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You know every era of cars has a specific Look that is highly copied and is all over the plave, in the first era, they were minimalistic carriges who for got their horses, In the second era of the 30's and early 40's, the look was a hood that stood above the fenders in the third, the late 40's and 50's, the chrome and wings grew until the whale looked like a bird. the fourth , the 60's, the front fenders stuck out ahead of the grille in the fifth, the 70's, everything was a hatchback in the sixth, the 80's, everything was boxy, and had severe angles, in the seventh, the 90's, everythng was rounded and curvy in the eigth, Now, The Hood stands above the fenders again. I predict that the next big thing in cars will be lots of chrome and fender wings.
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| Gnidrah | Jun 14 2005, 11:51:32 PM Post #2 |
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Each generation also has their favorite style of vehicles. I happen to like new cars. My grandparents would rather have the classics. But what I have begun to notice is that I tend to critique newer models, and hope they don't get any worse. Recently, I had the opportunity to replace my 2003 model vehicle with a 2005 version of that same vehicle. I decided not to, because I liked the way my current vehicle looks, better than I do the newer one does. All that is to say, I really hope they don't go back in style! |
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| Infinite Loop | Jun 15 2005, 12:41:21 AM Post #3 |
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Take Off, Eh?
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Yeah, I like older cars myself I dont think may modern brands have any personality, you can see the styles I like by this Cars of Infinite Loop thread., I actually own one of my dream cars, a 76 Pacer X
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| Republic of Blanchettia | Jun 15 2005, 08:54:40 PM Post #4 |
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"Carpe Diem" - Seize the day, EP Chief Auto Expert
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There are huge differences. Back in those earlier eras, cars emitted an alphabet soup of toxic wastes. Now, thanks to smart environmental regulation, cars are much cleaner now then they were 30 years ago. In addition, I don't think we'll see a return of the tailfins. What you DO see, however, is an uptake of AWD among (mainly American) consumers. We are also seeing increased globalization. For instance, GM-owned Australian car manufacturer Holden is exporting the Monaro to the States as a Pontiac GTO. In fact, there is also a new VE Holden Commodore that will be coming soon (2006 to be exact) and might be shared by GMNA, it they can get their part of the Zeta program up and running. In addition, Holden is shelving their Opel Corsa-based Barina and Polish-made Astra Classic sedan and replacing them with an Aveo/Kalos-based Barina and Lacetti/Optra5/Reno/Excelle-based Viva. American Nissans are showing the influence of their alliance partner, the French car manufacturer Renault. Not to mention that the Pontiac Vibe is a Toyota Corolla wagon under another name, and Saturn is going to be made over as the North American Opel. The two major Swedish car manufacturers, Saab and Volvo, are owned by American car companies (GM and Ford, respectively, to be more exact). Among other examples of globalization in the world of automobiles. What you're probably going to be seeing in the next couple of years is increasing globalization, plus a heavy emphasis on alternative technologies such as hydrogen and NGVs and hybrids and E85. |
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Sincerely yours, Daniel Blanchette Blanchettian Ambassador to the East Pacific Community Blanchettian Ambassador to the UN
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| Catophilia | Jun 15 2005, 09:12:55 PM Post #5 |
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Unregistered
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If Santa doesn't bring me a new Dodge Charger next Christmas, I'm going to stop believing in him. A red one, of course. |
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| Infinite Loop | Jun 15 2005, 09:50:08 PM Post #6 |
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Take Off, Eh?
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I like how ford is actually marketing the GT40 |
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| Gnidrah | Jun 16 2005, 12:45:32 AM Post #7 |
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Oh yeah -- dream car! Too bad I probably wouldn't be able to fit in one, even if I could afford it (which I can't). Oh well. That's why there are "dreams," eh? |
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| Unimatrix0 | Jun 16 2005, 12:50:35 AM Post #8 |
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There is One make of Automobile in the Unimatrix0![]() The Tumbler |
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| PlayStation Portable | Jun 16 2005, 01:08:13 AM Post #9 |
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That car is more of a monstrosity than a... car. How many miles per gallon does that thing get, anyway? I predict that, for the next era of cars, we will go back to the era of minimalistic carriages, but this time around... they will HOVER! |
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PlayStation Portable Citizen of the East Pacific Founder and Mega Mindy of Hyrule
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| Infinite Loop | Jun 16 2005, 01:10:13 AM Post #10 |
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Take Off, Eh?
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IRL it gets 9 miles to teh gallon in game it is pribably Nuclear or Hydrogen powered :cupocoffee: |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Endorsements recieved ( 69 ) : Cupertino, 1 Infinite Loop, 2 Infinite Loop, Infinite Loop, Bob Mckenzie, Shinagami, Shortbus, Magic Emperor Ghaelon, Ghaelon, SLAK, Prarie squid, Alys Whitill, The Cabin Grrrrl, The Cabin Girl, hax0rstan, Black Wolf Furries, Mr OWL, Vladimir Harkonnen, Uncle Duke, McTropolis, Avignon, Caesar Calligula, Max Zorin, Deus Ex Fiat, Walter Koenig, The True Reich, Atlanta Constitution, Fark Propaganda Corps, The Knights of Colombus, Fertile Sputniks, Jude Streicher,Otto Skorzeny, Nicholas der Kirchwass, Megalocyathus, Lil Megalocyathus, Uncle Toms Nation, Simon Legree, Yatta_, Lowtax, Patriotute, Doctor Zaius, General Ursus, Corneluis the ape, Nova the wild human, Bright eyes taylor, Dr Zira, Alex Chiu, Honkey the Goose, StandartenFuerher, Neko Mimi, The NS Invaders, Free n Accepted Masons.Miss Tessmacher, Hurricane Jezebel ,Rbt E Lee ,Dead Yankee ,U S Grant ,General Mead, Baron Karza, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Col Sanders, Aunt Jemimas witnesses, of the people Q, Le French Stereotypes, Qfdsdiozbnf, Alan Scott, Baltar the Traitor, Mok Mok the Jawa, space kraken, | |
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| PlayStation Portable | Jun 16 2005, 01:20:20 AM Post #11 |
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Resident Mega Mindy Fan
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Another reason why I need to find the trans-dimensional portal to the NationStates world. The cars get better gas mileage! I was born in the 90's, yet I like the older cars (from the 60s and before) the most. Dunno why, just a preference. |
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Jun 19 2005, 06:57:18 PM Post #12 |
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The Fluffy Horde
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nah dude, aston martins or japanese cars all the way, with armaments of course:P or landspeeders.... |
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