1. Master LLCE Anglais Perspectives Cars in the US US Civilisation “Driving Society” Charles C. Hadley http://charleshadley.net 1980-2010 Recent developments Background increasing int'nat'l competition (globalization) European (VW...) Japanese (Toyota, etc.) tech innovations / developments expensive petroleum products Financial Crisis

2. Master LLCE Anglais Perspectives Cars in the US US Civilisation “Driving Society” Charles C. Hadley http://charleshadley.net 1990s - 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“:

3. Master LLCE Anglais Perspectives Cars in the US US Civilisation “Driving Society” Charles C. Hadley http://charleshadley.net 1980-2010 Recent developments Background 1980 1988 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

4. Master LLCE Anglais Perspectives Cars in the US US Civilisation “Driving Society” Charles C. Hadley http://charleshadley.net 1990s - Today Body types hatch-back mini-van SUV hatchback SUV (Sport-Utility Vehicle)

5. Master LLCE Anglais Perspectives Cars in the US US Civilisation “Driving Society” Charles C. Hadley http://charleshadley.net Big 3 1980 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...