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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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Over the six months through July, Geely’s Xingyuan hatchback led China’s car market with nearly 197,500 sales.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Geely ranks first Among the 10 most popular car models sold in China in the six months through July, Geely’s Xingyuan electric hatchback was the bestseller with nearly 197,500 units sold.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of hatchback

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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
While riding in a hardtop Jeep on a popular scenic route, Going-to-the-Sun Road, a rock came through the roof and struck Schowengerdt on the head as his wife sat beside him, the GoFundMe said.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026

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Four people were in a 2009 BMW coupe convertible that hit a tree, police said.

— Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Some witnesses said a man exited the passenger side of the Malibu, ran to the driver’s side of a blue Ford Mustang convertible, and drove away.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of convertible

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An initial investigation revealed the pedestrian was crossing Blossom Hill Road just west of Thornwood Drive when he was struck by a man driving a 2005 Acura SUV eastbound, Hernandez said.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
According to Kelley Blue Book, a new compact car averaged $27,904 in July, while a midsize SUV averaged $50,144 — a difference of more than $22,000.

— Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of SUV

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Such a scent—defined by its brightness, as well as its signature woody and spicy character—is comprised of fresh ginger and cedar notes with the smokiness of vetiver and the roundness of tonka beans.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Okra If allowed to grow too large, okra will become tough and woody.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

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