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Focuses on the lack of mass transit in Los Angeles, California. Restrictions put by the government on gasoline quotas and freeway speed limits; Prevalence of air pollution and smog which create traffic problems; Criticism of the Southern California Rapid Transit District, which operates 1500 buses; Discussion of the Angelenos' intense psychological attachment to the automobile.

Presents comments of five authors on professor Sumner Slichter's optimistic prediction of the U.S. economy in the face of heavy recession. Reason that the present recession is potentially much more dangerous than those of 1948-49 and 1953-54; Argument that the real danger at the moment is that of a cumulative break down in the economy; Views against Slichter's emphasis on prospects of housing; Opinion that Slichter appears unconcerned about the tremendous debt assumed by American houses holds for homes, furniture, appliances and automobiles; Claim against Slichter's opinion regarding government outlays and private investments to determine personal incomes and consumer spending; Impact of recession on business inventories.

Provides information on automobiles. Reasons why U.S. citizens love automobiles; Historical background of automobiles.

The article presents an opinion regarding the negative impact of motor vehicles and automotive transportation on U.S. urban life, street life, country life, and community life. The prevalence of automobiles and traffic bottlenecks have transformed Harvard University from a place of contemplation and quiet into an area of pollution and noise.

The article features several motorcars in the U.S. selected from the "Gallery of the American Automobile," by Clarence P. Hornung. The motorcars include the first gasoline automobile Lambert Gasoline Buggy developed by John W. Lambert, Black Gasoline Carriage developed by Charles H. Black, and Riker Electric Tricycle constructed by Andrew L. Riker.

Presents photographs featuring various trends in the U.S. in the 1920s. Concept of fashion for women; Total number of automobiles in the country during the period; Formation of the National Conference on State Parks to provide campsites across the country.

The article discusses on the development of change which became obvious in the middle of the second decade of the 20th century in the U.S. According to the author, change is attributed to the First World War; however, he asserts that the war itself may be the product of change rather than its cause which also corresponds with the opinion of Paul Angel. Details related to the change after 1913 which include the urbanization and the development of the automobile industry are described.

The article talks about private railroad cars being regarded as great symbols of wealth at a certain period of time. The nabobs took pleasure in the beautiful conveniences for they could afford to possess and maintain such cars. Famous people who owned cars include Jay Gould, Edward Harriman and William H. Vanderbilt.

Interviews several U.S. celebrities about their automobiles. Importance of the car of actor George C. Scott to the marital relation of the actor; Comments from the wife of astronaut Scott Carpenter on the driving skills of her husband; Impact of family cars on the relations of comedienne Joan Rivers with her father.

Contends on the future of gas-turbine automobiles in the U.S. Significance of new form of automobile propulsion to the industry; Proponents of powerful experimental cars; Speculations on the benefits of the innovation.

Relates author's driving experience from New York to Los Angeles in the same kind of vehicle using turbine engine. Engine performance of the vehicle; Problems of engineers on the installation of turbine engine on the automobile; Speed of automobile with turbine engine.

Provides information on the motorized hunting in Nairobi, Kenya. Tendency of lions, giraffe and zebra to ignore automobile; Cost of employing the services of a safari hunting guide; Hunting policy implemented by the government; Techniques employed by hotel owner E. Sherbrooke Walker to attract animals in his property.

The article focuses on the fancy cars invented by brothers James and Enos Derham. The invention was made in response to the request of Sheik Sir Ahmad Ibn Jaber of Kuwait who wanted a red convertible sedan, suitable for desert travel, and at least twenty-one feet longer than seven-passenger limousine. The car, worth 8,700 dollars and with designs as requested, was delivered to the Gulf Oil Corp. for export after eight months of manufacture.

Recalls the days of the author on his interest on cars during his time. Designs of automobiles in 1928; Engine performance of his automobiles; Racing events participated by the author.

Discusses the revival of an electric automotive by taking advantage of new developments in the automobile industry in the U.S. Facilities of automobile industries which manufactures electric vehicles; Engine type of the vehicles; Average speed of electric vehicles.

The article focuses on the American automobile industry. For some time it has been known that all three of the largest auto makers would produce a small car. The products are totally new ears in a new modern category, smaller, cheaper and less costly to operate than anything the three manufacturers, who represent some 90 per cent of American production, have built for many years. The cars are ready. The revolution is about to begin. The stakes are hundreds of millions of dollars. The big three have done an astonishing job of producing three highly attractive and highly salable products.

Presents the short story "The Casanova Car," by Vivian Connell.

The article looks at the popularity of versatile station wagon in the U.S. during the 1950s. The wagons is roughly two-thirds a standard car of its particular line, identical with its companion sedans as far back as the middle-door pillar. It is more likely that the changing ways of life itself in the country are pushing the station wagon into prominence. In 1953, production of wagons for the industry was in the ratio of one in twenty and in 1954, it was one in sixteen.

The article focuses on the effort of Chrysler Corp. president Lester Lum Colbert to save the company. The firm produced 23 of every 100 U.S. automobiles in late 1951. Changes in the firm since 1950 include open relations with the public and labor and new production facilities. A brief background of the president is also presented.

The article focuses on suburbs in the U.S. William B. Hartsfield, mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, succeeded in achieving growth in his city. The problem of smog in Los Angeles, California is blamed on oil refinery process, automobiles and garbage incinerators. The growth of the New York area is faced by zoning problems.

Reports developments related to automobiles and highway conditions as of July 1965. Insights of traffic problems in Tokyo, Japan; Number of cars available in India; Designs of the automobile in Italy.

Presents a comical strip depicting the impact of cars on the society.

Examines the changes caused by automobile in the society. Aspects of control in automobile motor and the human nervous systems; Percentage of death rate of automobiles; Amount of costs in highway construction produced annually.

Recounts the experience of a free-lance journalist in covering a report in Cuba. Passion of Cubans for expensive automobiles; Influence of Marxism in the affairs of the country; Diplomatic relationship of Cuba with the U.S.

Relates the passion of the author for automobiles in the U.S. Preference of the author on renting an automobile; Number of towns without public transportation facilities; Differences among the standard brands of American automobiles.

Relates the experience of the author during a bad weather while travelling in the Queenshaven Hills. Driving in an automobile; Pleasures in the travel.

Reports on the increasing popularity of foreign-made automobiles in the U.S. Diminishing number of U.S. automobile manufacturers; Increasing number of foreign automobile producers who are finding U.S. buyers for the automobiles.

Reports on developments in industrial science and technology in the U.S. as of February 1958. Cornell-Liberty safety car developed by Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory; Exfoliation diagnosis method for cervical cancer diagnosis developed by Dr. George N. Papanicolaou; Skid Warning airplane safety device from Goodyear's Aviation Products Division.

Presents updates on science and technology as of March 1956. Description of the British mystery car developed by engineer Harry Ferguson; Aim of the design of the Omega engine invented by British engineer Granville Bradshaw; Information on the Thimet insecticide developed by American Cyanamid.

The article focuses on the efforts of U.S. Under Secretary of the Department of War Robert Porter Patterson in winning World War II. Patterson demonstrates devotion to the country. He was a member of the Circuit Court of Appeals. The under secretary launched his campaign for the withdrawal of the production of passenger cars in December 1940.

The article presents information on the Horseless Carriage Club of Los Angeles, a group of antique automobile enthusiast in Los Angeles, California. The club was organized in 1937. Club members bring their own antique automobiles during club meetings, which are held three or four times a year. Its founders were Art Twohy, Everett Miller and Bill Wakefield.

Relates the experiences of a white collar employee with General Motors and in the automobile industry in the U.S. Need for operational expenses to be reduced; Research on the diesel-engine field; Launch of the air-conditioning industry for automobiles.

The article highlights the highways systems in the U.S. in 1939 and the resultant automobile use revolutionalizing the ways of living. Highway systems had begun about two years ago when a nation-wide factual survey was carried out by The United States Bureau of Public Roads with the co-operation of forty six state highway departments. The findings reveal some important economic and social consequences. Static populations have become mobile. The function of small town have almost disappeared. Modern farm living in America is a new kind of thing combining the benefits of city and country life.

Presents the short story "The Car," by Dorothy Thomas.

The article relates the author's experience of working as a parking attendant. He mentions problems that he encountered with different customers such as the inability of a lady patron to find her check. About 1,000 cars a day are being handled at the parking garage where he is working. The minimum floor space needed to park a modern car and to be sure that no paint will be scratched is seven feet by fifteen feet.

The article highlights the challenges encountered by Joseph V. Sefton as a district manager of Sales and Service District Number 3 of Pontiac in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is said that he often receives a letter from their clients complaining for late deliveries of cars. He believes that the public service of the motor vehicle industry is to be blamed for the shortages of new cars.

Focuses on the condition of the automobile industry in Detroit, Michigan in 1944. Presence of air-conditioned Packard automobiles; Decision of automobile dealers to concentrate on car servicing after World War II; Conversion of 17,909 machine tools of Chrysler Corp. from the 20,665 tools it owns from some automobile-line function into some war-work operation.

Focuses on the author's first experiences of motoring. Experiences of a trip from Rome to Paris, France; Reaction of the author's friends on being invited for a ride in his car; Information on the commotion that rose during their trip to Norway.

Presents an article about the cars of a couple. Cost of their bluebird roadster car; Description of their sedan automobile; Number of cars owned by the couple; Value of interest charges for the cars.

Features the experiences of the author in the real estate sector in the U.S. in the early 20th century. Prices of real estates; Market challenges faced by the author in the sector; Tips for selling real estates; Role of automobiles in the sector.

Presents the short story "Hue and Cry," by Karl Detzer.

Presents the short story "Gitta-Horse!," by Guy Gilpatric.