The
future is here.
In a linear conception
of time, the future is the portion of the time line that
has yet to occur, i.e. the place in space-time where lie
all events that still will or may occur. In this sense
the future is opposed to the past (the set of moments
and events that have already occurred) and the present
(the set of events that are occurring now).
Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles.
Some are still in production, while others are of historical
interest only. These styles are largely (though not completely)
independent of a car's classification in terms of price,
size and intended broad market; the same car model might
be available in multiple body styles (or model ranges).
For some of the following terms, especially relating to
four-wheel drive / SUV models and minivan / MPV models,
the distinction between body style and classification
is particularly narrow.
Please note that while each body style has a historical
and technical definition, in common usage such definitions
are often blurred. Over time, the common usage of each
term evolves. For example, people often call 4-passenger
sport coupés a "sports car", while purists
will insist that a sports car by definition is limited
to two-place vehicles... |
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