passenger car
Americannoun
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passenger cars
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For Russo, "the motorcycle industry today reminds me of where China's passenger car industry stood roughly a decade ago".
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
Deterioration in the Chinese passenger car market is accelerating, with competitive pressures spilling over into the broader Asia Pacific, while the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on energy costs and global consumer sentiment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
A van and a passenger car had crashed in the turn lane outside the lot.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2025
Of the 31 passenger car brands represented last month at the sprawling Indonesia International Auto Show outside Jakarta, about a third were from China.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2024
It was almost as easy to handle as a passenger car.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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