Confronting the past on the California Mille

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Driving vintage automobiles leads to greater appreciation for the automotive innovations that have made cars safer and more comfortable over the decades. The design, engineering and performance of a 1927 Mercedes-Benz SSK and a 1931 Chrysler CD-8 Roadster are evaluated.

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Where the traction is

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An evaluation of the traction characteristics of four different types of automobile drivelines yields several conclusions. The largest traction differences occurred in straight-ahead driving. Traction control systems benefit both stability and traction.

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Radar wars: upping the ante

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Five radar detectors are rated out of a possible 100 points in the areas of sensitivity, quality, ergonomics, sound level, selectivity in detection and effectiveness in the city. The Valentine One has the highest score of 87, and it sells for $299.

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