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- Four decades of technology at a glance. Hall, Jim // AutoWeek;07/13/98, Vol. 46 Issue 29, p68
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- New models loaded with computer power. Krebs, Michelle // Crain's Cleveland Business;10/29/2001, Vol. 22 Issue 44, p20
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