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      "subcompact crossovers",
      "electric subcompacts such as the Chery eQ2",
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        "Small cars cost less to run but can fare worse in collisions with larger vehicles.",
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        "Drivers and passengers",
        "Pedestrians",
        "Car buyers"
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    "Should specific models be separate entries?",
    "How should automotive sources be linked?",
    "The registry entry has merged aliases naming model generations; should they be split off?"
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