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Plymouth Laser

The Plymouth Laser was a compact sports coupe sold by Chrysler's Plymouth division from 1990 to 1994, a sibling of the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Eagle Talon.

Plymouth Prowler

The Plymouth Prowler, sold as the Chrysler Prowler after 2000, is a retro-styled two-seat hot rod roadster that Chrysler built from 1997 to 2002, inspired by 1940s and 1950s hot rods.

Plymouth Reliant

The Plymouth Reliant was a front-wheel-drive compact car built by Chrysler for the 1981 through 1989 model years as the Plymouth-brand version of the original K-car.

Plymouth Road Runner

The Plymouth Road Runner was a low-priced American muscle car built by Plymouth from 1968 to 1980, named for the Warner Bros. cartoon character and named Motor Trend's 1969 Car of the Year.

Plymouth Satellite

The Plymouth Satellite was a mid-size automobile sold by Chrysler's Plymouth division from 1965 to 1974, introduced as the top trim level of the B-body Belvedere line.

Plymouth Superbird

The Plymouth Superbird, or Plymouth Roadrunner Superbird, is a limited-production high-performance version of the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, with a pointed nose cone and tall rear wing built for NASCAR.

Plymouth Voyager

The Plymouth Voyager is a front-wheel-drive minivan Plymouth built from 1984 to 2000; launched as Chrysler's first minivan, it and the Dodge Caravan helped establish the minivan market.

Pneumatic tube

A pneumatic tube, also known as pneumatic post, moves items inside cylindrical carriers through pipes using compressed air, first used for telegrams in 1853 and now mostly used in hospitals.

Pocket bike

A pocket bike, also called a mini moto, is a small motorcycle replicating a full-size racing bike at roughly one-quarter scale, for pavement and track use.

Point cloud segmentation

Point cloud segmentation is the task of labeling every point in a 3D LiDAR scan, a core perception step for autonomous driving, robotics, and mapping.

Point system (driving)

A point system for driving is a road-safety scheme where a driver's license record accumulates demerit points for traffic offenses, leading to suspension at a threshold.

Polaris Slingshot

The Polaris Slingshot is a three-wheeled, open-cockpit roadster built by Polaris of Minnesota. Launched in 2014, it is classified in the United States as a three-wheeled motorcycle.

Polestar

Polestar, also known as Volvo Polestar, is a Swedish electric performance car brand in Gothenburg that grew out of a Volvo racing team founded in 1996.

Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 is a five-door electric fastback from Polestar, a Swedish brand owned by Volvo and Geely, revealed in 2019 to compete with the Tesla Model 3.

Polestar 6

The Polestar 6 is a planned two-door electric roadster from Swedish carmaker Polestar, announced in 2022 as a production version of the O₂ concept, with launch delayed from 2026 to beyond 2029.

Polestar 7

The Polestar 7 is a premium compact electric SUV from Polestar, planned for 2028 as the company's first vehicle built in Europe, at Volvo Cars' new Kosice, Slovakia plant.

Police car

A police car, also known as a police cruiser or squad car, is a vehicle used by law enforcement for patrol, pursuit, prisoner transport, and as a mobile office.

Police motorcycle

A police motorcycle is a purpose-built or police-converted motorcycle used by law enforcement for traffic enforcement, escort and motorcade duty, and rapid movement through congested traffic.

Police vehicles in the United States and Canada

Police vehicles in the United States and Canada are civilian-derived automobiles, mostly full-size SUVs, built to police package specifications for better acceleration, braking, and handling.

Polícia Rodoviária Federal

The Polícia Rodoviária Federal (PRF, Federal Highway Police) is Brazil's federal police force for patrolling federal highways, traffic enforcement, and fighting crime, created in 1928.

Polymer-modified asphalt

Polymer-modified asphalt, also called polymer-modified bitumen, is an asphalt binder produced by dispersing 3 to 7 percent polymer into molten asphalt to resist rutting, fatigue cracking, and thermal cracking.

Pontiac (automobile)

Pontiac was an American automobile brand of General Motors, introduced in January 1926 as a companion to Oakland and discontinued in 2010 after GM's restructuring, best known for the GTO and Trans Am.

Pontiac Astre

The Pontiac Astre was a subcompact car sold by Pontiac from 1973 to 1977, a rebadged Chevrolet Vega sold in Canada from 1973 and in the United States from 1975.

Pontiac Aztek

The Pontiac Aztek was a five-passenger crossover sold by General Motors' Pontiac brand for the 2001 through 2005 model years, now known as a commercial failure.

Pontiac Bonneville

The Pontiac Bonneville was a full-size car built by General Motors' Pontiac division from 1957 to 2005, serving for most of that period as the division's flagship.

Pontiac Catalina

The Pontiac Catalina was a full-size car built by Pontiac from 1950 to 1981, beginning as a hardtop body style and becoming Pontiac's best-selling model during the 1960s.

Pontiac Fiero

The Pontiac Fiero, also known as the Pontiac 2M4, was a two-seat, mid-engine sports car built by GM's Pontiac division from 1984 through 1988, GM's first mid-engine production car.

Pontiac Firebird

The Pontiac Firebird is an American pony car built by General Motors' Pontiac division from 1967 through 2002, best known for its Trans Am performance package.

Pontiac Firebird (third generation)

The third-generation Pontiac Firebird is an American pony car built from 1982 through 1992, known for its aerodynamic design, the Trans Am flagship, and KITT from Knight Rider.

Pontiac G6

The Pontiac G6 is a midsize front-wheel-drive car built by General Motors from 2005 to 2010 as a sedan, coupe, and retractable-hardtop convertible, replacing the Grand Am.