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During a recent webcast, a Tech Briefs reader raised an interesting question about self-driving cars:
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The eighth generation Corvette achieves a rare benchmark: a 200 mph supercar that can sprint from standstill to 60 mph in less than three seconds while offering long-distance comfort, ample cargo...
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