The wrecking crew
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The Hybrid III is the most sophisticated crash dummy available, and it is made by First Technology Safety Systems Inc and used extensively by General Motors Corp. Made mostly of steel and foam covered with vinyl skin, Hybrid III is equipped with instruments to measure impact forces during crashes.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1992
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Riding on air
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The $16,000 Interceptor is a well-engineered hovercraft that can carry two adults, and it is powered by a two-stroke two-cylinder snowmobile engine. A fully enclosed canopy is suited for water travel. The hovercraft may soon go into volume production.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1993
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The $100,000 pyramid
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Skip Barber's school has a pyramid-shaped curriculum of ascending difficulty and expertise, beginning with the three-day Formula Ford school. The most advanced students have a chance to win the $100,000 General Rent-A-Car Career Enhancement Award.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1993
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