Beginning in the 1980s, the entire scope of the American automotive market started changing rapidly. That’s because, in 1984, Chrysler introduced the Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan. They were the first minivans that managed to catch on, and their combined fame dealt a major blow to the station wagon and large sedan, both of which were popular family haulers for decades. Then, in early 1991, the Ford Explorer came along, kicking off the SUV revolution we’re still experiencing today.
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