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notchback

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Recent Examples of notchback Rare notchback four-door sedans lack the cargo capacity and standout shape of the two- and four-door hatches. — Brett Berk, Car and Driver, 4 Sep. 2023 The coupe-like roofline swoops low over the cockpit without pausing for a notchback trunk, allowing for a big liftgate in the rear. — Jason Fogelson, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2021 Little Red and a later car, unofficially known as the Green Hornet, were the only two Shelby GT 500 notchback coupes of their era, each sporting a snazzy vinyl roof. — Gary Gastelu, Fox News, 17 Aug. 2018

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Noun

There are about three times as many C40 coupes available as the XC40 Recharge, but quite a lot of people prefer the looks of the fastback, so this is no bad thing.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026
Once again, the fastback Coupe becomes the more-fashionable choice, while trading nearly 20 percent of the standard model’s rear cargo space and a touch of rear headroom.

— Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

Definition of fastback

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Built on a 1953 Cadillac Series 62 chassis, fit with a 331 ci V-8, this all-aluminum two-seater features a retractable hardtop, a wraparound windshield, a Lucite steering wheel, and Liberace levels of gold-plating.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
This potent track weapon is based on the brand's CC850 from 2022, and is built as a two-seater with a removable hardtop.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of hardtop

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The video kicks off with Landon dressed in an Alexander McQueen tuxedo, driving in a vintage red convertible to Earle’s nuptials at a Southern California estate.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
The two-seater convertible was meticulously wiped down after these local adventures.

— Morgan Korn, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of convertible

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The sleek, gold-colored coupé impressed with a futuristic design, but baffled onlookers with its cramped two-seat interior, lack of a charging port, and a dubious, far-too-good-to-be-true $30,000 price tag.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026
Rewind to 1953, and commercial artist Harry Birdsall fantasized about building a luxury convertible coupe in Harley Earl’s style, but one that could actually be purchased.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of coupe

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Stop in at the farm stand for a 20-30 minute wagon ride through the farm's tranquil rolling hills to finish out your perfect fall day.

— Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026
It was named after a type of covered wagon that used to transport American settlers westward to the new frontier during the 19th century.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of wagon

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The crash happened days after an SUV driver allegedly under the influence of drugs careened down the wrong lane in Chatsworth and slammed into a Metro bus, killing two riders and injuring six others.

— Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
On Tuesday, one of those flying newsrooms crashed live on-air and burst into flames, killing three people while reporters were covering the collision of an SUV and a city bus.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of SUV

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The Bath & Body Works Lavender and Jasmine fragrance, of course, features the floral herb, as well as rosewood and sage, giving it warm, woody, and peppery vibes with a hint of rose.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026
That’s because the scent leads with a masculine-leaning opening of almond blossom, pink pepper, and neroli, before softening to its woody vanilla base.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

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