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Bryan
Zvibleman
Rick
Deneau
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Minivan Timeline, 1995 - 1999
1995-1996 - Five millionth minivan sold.
- Company begins to manufacture right-hand-drive minivans in Graz, Austria.
- Introduces third generation of minivans, which offer several “minivan firsts” including cab-forward design, reclining child safety seats and a driver-side sliding door.
- Dodge Caravan earns Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year” award, a first for the minivan category.
1997 - Six millionth minivan sold.
- The Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS) is available only on 1997 Chrysler minivans models.
- Traction control is added as an option.
1998 - Seven millionth minivan sold.
- Company celebrates 15th anniversary of the minivan.
- Rear seatback-mounted grocery bag hooks available on 1998 model-year minivans.
1999 - Eight millionth minivan sold.
- Luxury minivan market segment expands with introduction of 1999 Chrysler Town & Country Limited.
- New features include chrome wheels, chrome door handles, body-color luggage rack, winged badge on liftgate, a rear-seat center arm rest, upgraded seating material and carpeting, and steering-wheel audio controls.
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