General Motors EV1

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The General Motors EV1 will be the first electric car made available to consumers by a major automaker. The EV1 is powered by a battery pack consisting of 26 12-volt batteries that can help it reach a top speed of 80 mph. Base price for the EV1 is estimated at $35,000 for a 36-month lease.

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Stillen Chevrolet C2500 Dualie

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Steve Millen Sportparts/Stillen of Costa Mesa, CA, customized a Chevrolet 2500 pickup with dual rear wheels, adding $9,000 to the $21,000 price tag. The racy exterior includes custom-tooled spoilers and an aluminum grill. A Jet 6-Pak engine-control computer improves performance.

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The best-handling car for less than $30,000

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Six commonly available mid-priced cars were tested closely for steering response, skid control, average lateral acceleration, and cornering in a variety of conditions, and at Willow Springs International Raceway. The Honda Prelude SH was top-ranked overall.

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