Hillary Clinton writes the rules for the Indy 500
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The Indianapolis 500 was originally intended to be a contest among automakers, but that has since been changed over the years. Today's rules stipulate the sole use of production-based V-8s made by automakers. As a result, engine design creativity has been stifled.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1996
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The sportshifters: can a sports-car driver find happiness in a cockpit with no clutch?
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State-of-the-art sports-cars have innovative methods of gear-shifting that don't involve a lever. From thumb switches to paddle shifts, these new devices use a combination of computer and driver control. Ferraris and Porsches are put to the test.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1998
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Demeaning to car guys
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The advertising for the Subaru SVX suggests the automobile's speed in a humorous manner. Automobile safety advocates Brian O'Neill and Judie Stone misinterpret the advertising as inviting serious injury or death.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1992
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