Why are cars produced in 2018 called 2019 models?
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Cars launched in 2018 are called 2019 models because manufacturers sometimes release new models in the previous year. Generally, vehicles produced after October 2018 are designated as 2019 models. The production date of a car can be referenced through its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Below are the specific details about the VIN: 1. First 3 characters: Represent the country of production, manufacturer, and vehicle type. 2. Characters 4—8: Indicate vehicle characteristics, such as vehicle category, body type, engine type, and gross vehicle weight rating. 3. The 9th character: Represents a check digit used to verify the accuracy of the VIN. 4. The 10th character: Indicates the production year, proving when the vehicle was manufactured. 5. The 11th character: Shows the assembly location, with '0' indicating original factory assembly. 6. Characters 12—17: Represent the production serial number, used for recalls by manufacturers for quality issues.