321:"Press Release: Vector Avtech WX8 at the LA Auto Show, LOS ANGELES CA, The renowned automobile entrepreneur and vehicle designer Gerald Wiegert announced today the introduction of his latest creation - ultra-super-exotic vehicle trade named HPV for the 'Vector Avtech WX-8'. Gerald Wiegert, Chairman and Founder of Vector Motors Corporation, manufacturer of the Vector Avtech WX-8 ultra-supercar, announced today that the company will exhibit the Vector Avtech WX-8 at the prestigious, internationally acclaimed 'Los Angeles Auto Show' from November 15th through November 24th in Los Angeles, CA...
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So what was the whole point of reverting all of my edits if your issue is just about past v. present tense? Also, the article was updated with recent developments on the car, in case you didn't notice. -
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reverted my edit. Please don't do so again without first attempting to justify your reasons here on the talk page, as per WP's protocols. Thank you.
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