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.

Laws, regulations and rules, History, Automobiles, Racing, Race cars, Engines, Automobile racing, Indianapolis 500 (Automobile race)

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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.

Cover Story, Design and construction, Automobile driving, Motor vehicle driving, Automobile transmissions, Porsche 911 (Automobile), Ferrari F355 (Automobile)

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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.

Advertising, Subaru SVX (Automobile)

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