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Smarter than driver
Smarter than driver

Smarter than driver

Date9/13/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Smarter than driver: GM Canada unveiled its anti-lock braking system (ABS) on the Corvette yesterday. Top picture shows how ABS; with its computerized sensors; lets driver brake on a wet surface and turn.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0009954F
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