Oil Shocks Of The 1970

The first oil shock occurred 6 October 1973 following the surprise attack on Israel by Syria and Egypt. Following this conflict, OPEC, combine together the biggest oil producers decide to raise prices of crude oil, causing a serious energy crisis in the automotive industry. The United States are forced to produce smaller cars, which nevertheless difficult to impose a market considered conservative. In Europe, the crisis upsets the body. Indeed, many sedans are gradually abandoned in favor of a new form of auto: bicorps. It is compact car, less than 4 m, whose trunk is no longer separated from the cockpit but integrated it is accessed by a tailgate. In 1974 appears the Volkswagen Golf, designed by Ital Design, sparking a huge success in its forms "attractive and functional"

In 1979, Iran and Iraq declared war causing the second oil shock, the price of oil more than doubled. The car underwent a period of severe restrictions: to Los Angeles, the government implements measures obliging refuel vehicles not only on alternate days depending on the number of their license plate. To limit fuel consumption, automakers develop cars more aerodynamic. The term "Cx" to drag, made ​​its appearance in the specifications charges.