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What cars have computers in them?

Virtually all cars manufactured in the past 20-30 years have computers in them. The complexity and number of computers varies greatly depending on the year, make, model, and trim level, but even basic models use computers for essential functions.

It's more accurate to say that cars have *many* computers, or more precisely, Electronic Control Units (ECUs). These ECUs control various systems, including:

* Engine control: Fuel injection, ignition timing, emissions control.

* Transmission control: Shifting gears (automatic transmissions).

* Brakes: Anti-lock braking systems (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), traction control (TCS).

* Power steering: Electronic power steering systems.

* Airbags: Deployment systems.

* Climate control: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).

* Infotainment: Radio, navigation, Bluetooth, and other multimedia functions.

* Body control: Power windows, locks, mirrors.

* Safety systems: Lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking.

So the answer isn't a list of specific car *models*, but rather a statement that nearly all modern cars utilize multiple embedded computers to operate. Older cars (pre-1990s) may have fewer or simpler computer systems, but even then, some basic electronic controls likely exist.

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