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“ Drivers still relied on their memory or that trusty street map book in the glove compartment for navigation ,” John adds . It was a transitional period - cars were becoming safer , but the essence of driving remained much the same , relying on skill and instinct .

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GENERATION Y : THE BIRTH OF MODERN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Fast forward to 1989 . While “ Driving Miss Daisy ” was claiming the Oscar for Best Picture , the Honda Accord won American hearts , with over 362,707 units sold . Meanwhile , Europeans were enamoured with the Volkswagen Golf . “ Gen Y saw rear seatbelts becoming standard and structural reinforcements for better collision durability ,” John adds . “ Driverside airbags were increasingly common , with a few cars even featuring passengerside airbags – a novel luxury at the time .”

Navigation still meant using a street map book , but change was in the air . “ Gen Y witnessed the origins of today ’ s EVs ,” John continues . “ While the first electric rockets were already exploring space , inside their cars , electronic chassis enhancements , sensors , stable control systems and improved computing power began transforming vehicle design .”

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