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
China’s auto market weakened further in May, with retail passenger car sales falling 22.1% from a year earlier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
In late 2023, the Chinese company announced plans to build a new passenger car factory in Hungary, with production expected to begin in the coming months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025
A van and a passenger car had crashed in the turn lane outside the lot.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2025
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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