Master LLCE Anglais Perspectives Cars in the US US Civilisation “Driving Society” Charles C. Hadley Recent developments Background increasing int'nat'l competition (globalization) European (VW...) Japanese (Toyota, etc.) tech innovations / developments expensive petroleum products Financial Crisis

Master LLCE Anglais Perspectives Cars in the US US Civilisation “Driving Society” Charles C. Hadley s - Today Safety equipment seat belts + airbags plastic Driver & passenger comfort eqpt A/C cruise control on-board computer GPS Engine design Fuel economy & exhaust emissions hybrids (gasoline / electric) alternative energy NYT Jan 2008: “Dr. Jekyll Meets Mr. Hybrid“:

Master LLCE Anglais Perspectives Cars in the US US Civilisation “Driving Society” Charles C. Hadley Recent developments Background Ronald Reagan collapse of USSR, end of Cold war operation desert storm CNN internet (now incls CNN) nelson mandela Pres. of SAf global warming genocides GWB 9/11 → Afghanistan / Iraq expansion of EU Financial Crisis B Obama

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Master LLCE Anglais Perspectives Cars in the US US Civilisation “Driving Society” Charles C. Hadley Big Chrysler bail-out 90s GM layoffs (cf. Michael Moore) 2006 Ford “Way Forward” A Sloan criticized Consumer Reports 2007 Toyota biggest auto manufacturer 2007 GM Chevrolet Pontiac Buick Oldsmobile Cadillac Hummer GM & Chrysler bail-out 2008 Restructuring / new orientations...