Summary: 21st Century Cars

04/10/96

If you ever day-dreamed about being the "21st Century Boy" from that old T-Rex song or fantasized about living in the world of William Gibson's Cyber Punks, you might want to take a close look at some of the cars on display at this year's New York International Auto Show and see how they measure up to the models from your dreams. Publicists for the show say that it showcases technology, revealing the computer chips and micro-processors that hide behind the dash and beneath the hood and control the way new automobiles run. TACH got a press release from the show that points out how electronic nerve centers control complex systems like the engine, automatic transmission, anti-lock brakes (ABS), traction control, air bags, speed sensitive steering, and even suspension. Read the press release and find out how high technology is changing the quality of our rides.

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Paul Dever -- The Auto Channel