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Dec 2008
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Top 10 Everyday Car Technologies that Ca...

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Every year, car companies pour millions of dollars into racing technology. This isn't just for entertainment -- check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how innovations in racing technology have influenced the technology in everyday cars. 
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