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This refers not only to the new development costs and green technology steps in the 2026 engines, but also to mechanisms introduced by the FIA to prevent one manufacturer from dominating.—
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The universal exhibitions to which Benjamin refers were not primarily artistic, but political and mercantilist in their goals.—
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1 Oct. 2025
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“Smells (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smells%20%28of%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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