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The Most Influential Car of the 1980s Was an EV, and Only 15 Inches Long

Car and Driver · May 23, 2026, 6:00 PM

Key takeaways

  • Team Associated's RC10 launched in 1984 and helped usher in the golden age of radio-controlled (RC) cars.
  • Sean Rice|Car and Driver From the May/June 2026 issue of Car and Driver.
  • The lull between Atari's fall and Nintendo's rise was a sweet spot for catering to consumers' hunger for hands-on fun and desire to spend their disposable income.

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Team Associated's RC10 launched in 1984 and helped usher in the golden age of radio-controlled (RC) cars.

Sean Rice|Car and Driver From the May/June 2026 issue of Car and Driver.

The lull between Atari's fall and Nintendo's rise was a sweet spot for catering to consumers' hunger for hands-on fun and desire to spend their disposable income. That's where Team Associated's RC10 radio-controlled car came in.

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