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General Motors is hoping its new Lumina line is heading for a bright future as the next decade's family car of choice for middle-of-the-market buyers
General Motors is hoping its new Lumina line is heading for a bright future as the next decade's family car of choice for middle-of-the-market buyers

General Motors is hoping its new Lumina line is heading for a bright future as the next decade's family car of choice for middle-of-the-market buyers

Date12/8/1988
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  • General Motors is hoping its new Lumina line is heading for a bright future as the next decade's family car of choice for middle-of-the-market buyers
  • General Motors is hoping its new Lumina line is heading for a bright future as the next decade's family car of choice for middle-of-the-market buyers.
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Original Toronto Star caption: General Motors is hoping its new Lumina line is heading for a bright future as the next decade's family car of choice for middle-of-the-market buyers.
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