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Today on Mother Proof: Confusing Your Automotive Terms

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At the 2008 Detroit auto show, Sara Lacey could not help but notice the barrage of new car terminology introduced to the common car lexicon. Say goodbye to the simple days of “sedan” and “SUV” and say hello to new terms, like “coo-PAY.” For a full roundup of all the new terms to watch out for, check out Mother Proof. Maybe you can even find out what the heck a coo-PAY is.

New Car Definitions Leave Us Lost in Translation (Mother Proof)

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