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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

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
For just under $30,000 total, customers can get a basic SUV in a fastback or squareback style.

— Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of fastback

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Despite overcoming early battery recalls to post record sales figures, GM retired the hatchback to retool its factory for electric trucks and sunset its aging battery platform.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
In Irkutsk, Russia, a man is seen leaning into the open window of a hatchback and repeatedly hitting another motorist.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of hatchback

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Sheriff's deputies then found Pelosi's brown convertible nearby with damage to the front-right side, which was consistent with damage found on the parked car.

— Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Deputies later found a California Highway Patrol vehicle parked behind Pelosi’s convertible.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of convertible

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While its sleek coupé design is attractive, taller drivers may find headroom limited, and child seat installation can be challenging.

— Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Introduced in 1966, the mid-engined V12 coupe wrote the rulebook for exotic performance cars with its groundbreaking layout, dramatic styling, and performance that exceeded 180 mph (290 km/h).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of coupe

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From the start of deliveries in the spring through June, Subaru moved 2,436 examples of the wagon, while Toyota sold 554 units.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026
From there, Nyugen and her volunteers split up into two teams before dragging the wagons along the streets of Chinatown.

— Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of wagon

Noun

According to a Reuters report, entering this competitive but high-margin market, as well as the large SUV segment, is the path forward, since both are areas the automaker currently ignores.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
The suspect left the scene in a Cadillac SUV and remained at large Thursday, police said.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of SUV

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Ambery, woody, musky, spiced, and leather, fall scents mirror summer’s lightweight and sun-drenched with moody, cozy notes.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
The woody, cracked texture is more prominent, the tree trunk retains a much crisper, rugged look, and the colors are more vivid.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026

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