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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1977
Page
2
A garbled OCR passage from a historical newspaper page presents a jumble of letters, partial words, and stray terms. Readable fragments hint at diverse topics, but no coherent events or clear identities emerge for a concise news summary.
A fragmentary autos column hints at a upcoming Corona model within a year. The piece references redesigned engines, upgraded machinery on the underside, and improved handling, noting bold expectations for steering and ride comfort amid shifting auto trends.
The Coruna earns praise for a well balanced chassis and strong reliability. It delivers ample midrange pull and smooth acceleration with practical interior space though storage is modest and steering horn risk exists. Ride comfort and general design attract favorable driver reception despite some rough edges in trim and suspension options.
An eccentric reminiscence by Eric Wiseman about TC owners and quirky car culture. The piece traces how maintenance, paydays, and memory linked to vehicle features and dashboard quirks, noting a recurring habit of endless rounds and shifting loyalties among car models.
Two prototype electric cars from Volvo near Gothenburg Sweden enter road testing with ongoing issues hindering scale production. Engineers highlight that electric cars may outperform petrol rivals in maneuverability and acceleration despite limited range and ongoing development before 1974 trials.
The drive system, once a weak point, now offers smooth jerk free starting and acceleration. A thyristor regulated, constant butter voltage setup drives both propulsion units, enabling steady speed control at all speeds. The two prototype vehicles, including the Vihp and Wut sets, integrate the new continuous transmission approach.
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