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Turbine-smooth 24-valve six-cylinder engine: ka-ching. Standard leather upholstery and power sunroof: kaching, ka-ching. Sexy coupe styling: ka-ching. The revered badge of a distinguished Bavarian Motor Works on the hood: KA-CHING, […]

It startled even a jaded veteranjournalist. The wide doors jackknifed into the air; nothing exciting there, i've seen similar ones many times before. I slid across the wide sill and […]

The redrawn Lamborghini Diablo supercar was an immediate sensation when it debuted to fevered acclaim in 1990, scarcely three years after Lamborghini was consumed by Chrysler Corporation in its voracious […]

If anything's sure about this year's Formula One season, it's that neither the dominant combination of '92 - Nigel Mansell, the Williams Team, and Renault, with supporting players Elf fuels […]

THE "M" MEANS MORE: MORE POWER, MORE PERFORMANCE, MORE FUN There's one sure bet in the automotive industry: No matter what new vehicle is introduced, there'll be at least a […]

The '93 model year will have special significance for Mercedes-Benz. For the first time since 1971, a true Cabriolet (spun from the existing 300CE Coupe) graces its model lineup. When […]

After three long years of anticipation, the revolutionary McLaren F1 supercar was formally unveiled at the prestigious Sporting Club in Monaco during the Grand Prix weekend. Joined by Technical Director […]

My first drive in the spectacular Nazca M12 Coupe two years ago was an exhilarating experience. Slipping behind the wheel of this latest evolution of the Nazca line, the C2 […]

Ferrari has included a shocking, new technological innovation in its latest road car: a back seat. Though over the years, some Ferrari offerings were similarly blessed, in recent times, the […]

First driving impressions of Ford's Mondeo, the new "world" car that's taken five year's and more than $1 billion to develop, suggest the huge gamble will pay off. This crucial […]

Presents a brief description of several of the new car models exhibited at the 1992 Geneva Auto Salon. Included are the Honda CRX Del Sol, the BMW 730i/740i, the Porsche 911 Turbo lightweight and the Xedos 6 from Mazda.

Features the Bugatti EB110. Manufacturer's claim as the world's fastest production car; Chassis; Body panels; Engine; Suspension; Drivetrain; Author's personal experience in driving the car.

Comments on the features of the new Lotus SID sports car. Lotus Engineering's recent work; `High-technology' successor to the Esprit due in a few years; How SID combines research in structural design, isolation from road inputs and vibration, and advanced chassis dynamics; SID's structure; Suspension loads; How much it cost to build SID: Performance results; Fully active suspension; Onboard computer; How research is helping Lotus build better cars.

Announces the unveiling of the McLaren F1 supercar at the Sporting Club in Monaco during Grand Prix weekend. Price; Engine; All-carbon-fiber construction; Weight; Suspension; Exterior design; Interior; Plans for building the cars.

Reports on the merging of automobile companies Renault SA of France and AB Volvo of Sweden on January 1, 1994, resulting into the organization Renault-Volvo RVA. Financial benefits; Agreement duration and terms; Long term effects; Truck business.

Features the replacement for Jaguar's XJS, code-named X100. Testing; Design; Engine; Configurations available.

Features the automobile Diablo Special Edition launched by Lamborghini in celebration of its 30th anniversary as an automobile manufacturer. Features; Visual impact; Body; Scheduled production.

Reports on the possible variations in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan. Wagon; Coupe; Cabriolet; Mercedes-Benz SLK sportster; Testing of prototypes of `poor man's SL' in Stuttgart, Germany.

Reports on General Motors Corp.'s sale of its complete interest in Group Lotus plc to Bugatti International. Package included in sale; General Motors' retention of the Millbrook Proving Ground vehicle evaluation facilities; Pooling of development and marketing efforts between the two companies; Bugatti's plan to sell its own EB 110 Supercar through Lotus dealers.

Features Isuzu Motor Corp.'s Honda Passport automobile. Enhanced version of the Isuzu Rodeo; Isuzu Motor Corp.'s annual supply of 20,000 vehicles to Honda Motor Corp.; Construction at Isuzu's Subaru-Isuzu America, Inc. plant in Lafayette, Indiana; Available engine types; Launching in January 1994.

Features the Mazda HR-X2 automobile which was displayed at the 1993 Frankfurt automobile show. Use of hydrogen as power; Water as combustion byproduct; Engine type; Hydride fuel tank; Body configuration; Seating capacity.

Features the Mitsubishi HSR-IV automobile which was displayed at the 1993 Frankfurt automobile show. Body configuration; Convertible top; Rear spoiler; On-board computerized sensing devices; Suspension system.

Features the Dauer 962 Le Mans automobile which was displayed at the 1993 Frankfurt automobile show. Jochen Dauer as creator; Speed; Price.

Features the Opel Tigra automobile which was displayed at the 1993 Frankfurt automobile show. Body configuration; Hardtop design; Seating capacity.

Features the Nissan AQ-X automobile which was displayed at the 1993 Frankfurt automobile show. Guiding concept; Engine type; Rear-beam suspension with active damping shocks at all wheels.