The Cars You Won't See in the U.S.


	The Cars You Won't See in the U.S.

odiedog

10-15-2009 1:45 PM

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odiedog says:

Good information, interesting article, I'd never thought of some of his points.

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Differences in emissions and safety standards, as well as consumer preferences, have kept some fuel-efficient superminis off U.S. shores
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