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This article discusses the history and evolution of car magazines over the past 75 years. It highlights the emergence of monthly magazines for car enthusiasts in the 1940s, such as Throttle, Road & Track, Speed Age, Hot Rod, and Motor Trend. The article also mentions the different approaches taken by these magazines in terms of road testing and editorial content. It discusses the impact of the internet and digital media on the decline of print magazines, leading to the closure of many publications. However, it emphasizes the continued importance of magazines in providing in-depth and unique information to car enthusiasts. [Extracted from the article]

SOME OF THE BEST restorers are a bit off the beaten track. Take David Cooper's shop, Cooper Technica, in Bristol, Wisconsin, about 65 miles northwest of Chicago. Cooper focuses on [...]

When I bought my 1939 Ford DeLuxe convertible coupe, the original dash had been painted over in a single color. Not long after, I saw a similar car with a [...]

ROY BRIZIO CAN BUILD YOU A SHOW WINNER. JUST DON'T ASK HIM TO. Roy Brizio is not the man to see for hot-rod show queens. 'If somebody said, 'I want [...]

BOB McGEE ROADSTER Hot rod enthusiast Bruce Meyer owns eight of theworld's most desirable 1932 Ford "Deuces" - and the BobMcGee Roadster is a personal favourite. Bob McGee's '32 was the first street roadster on HRM's cover, back in1948. After thehot rodders recited the NSC oath relating to its programme ofeducation in safety, the first car to receive a Green Cross for Safetydecal was Bob McGee's '32 Ford roadster. I don't think there is any '32 Ford highboy roadster that ismore definitive than the McGee car. [Extracted from the article]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In the last century (well, in 1997), the patently absurd notion of mixing Duesenbergs and Deuces at the hallowed Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance was anathema to the faithful. [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As the former director of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, I had the great pleasure of knowing and working with the museum's founder, the late Robert [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Not many people are lucky enough to be able to relive some of the happiest times of their life. I experience that feeling every time I take the [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear, when custom cars, as we regard them today, hadn't yet clearly been defined. In the 1940s, there were [...]

Bernard Julian "Barney" Navarro passed away on August 21, 2007 of arteriosclerosis and heart disease fibrillation complications. He was 88 years old. Prolific inventor, speed merchant, talented machinist, successful racer, […]

At the beginning of organized drag racing in the early '50s, serious racers tried every engine and chassis combination they could devise to help their cars hook up, run straight, […]

Can you picture a race where top where top IndyCar drivers competed on a road course in early Ford highboys? It took place in 1934, and HOT ROD magazine covered […]

The world of hot rodding owes an inestimable debt to Robert Einar "Pete" Petersen. Petersen, who passed away on March 23 from complications of neuroendocrine cancer, was a true American […]

LOOK BOOK Automotive Edition To photograph the cars and drivers in this section, 'Look Book' staked out the parking lots of Fairway in Harlem, Home Depot in Long Island City, [...]

Thirty-one-year GM veteran and Chevrolet General Manager Kurt Ritter must have a Chevrolet bowtie tattooed on his chest. Dogged, determined and fiercely loyal, he's seen it all. When he began [...]

It's all about banner headlines, memorable sound bites, innovative presentations and immediate results. Savvy auto company PR pros know a truly innovative press conference at the North American International Automobile [...]

More than just a leather-lined Pathfinder, the Infiniti QX4 boats a sophisticated new 4WD system. Formula for most luxury sport utility vehicles: (1) take one basic SUV, (which may have [...]

The Plymouth Prowler is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive roadster with passenger room for two. It is equipped with a 24-valve V-6 engine, independent front and rear suspension, and power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering. The estimated base price of the Prowler is $35,000.

Automobile Magazine evaluated vehicles by driving them in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. Three minivans and three sport-utility vehicles were recommended from all the ones tested, and 26 automobiles were recommended from the ones tested. Seventeen vehicles are described.

A former US soldier who fought in the Vietnam War recalls his recent visit to the country. He discusses the major changes that have taken place in the country and its people.

Several scheduled vintage automobile events for 1995 are presented. The earliest of the gatherings is scheduled from Apr. 20-23, 1995 in Carlisle, PA, while the latest will be in Hershey, CT, from Oct. 5-7 of the same year.

A writer recounts how he went on a leisurely road trip through the state of Virginia using a new Dodge Avenger ES. A narrative of his experiences at the destinations and attractions he visited is presented.

The 1994 Dodge/Plymouth Neon, produced by Chrysler Corp, features a design that attracts attention, as well as roominess and a powerful 132-bhp, 16-valve, 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine. The base price is around $9,500.

A one-year test of the $1992 BMW 325is was enjoyable, caused virtually no problems, cost $348 to maintain after 37,445 miles and generally drove well. Warranty and other repair information is provided. Brief evaluations of the Eagle Vision TSi, Ford Probe GT, Lincoln Mark VIII and Saturn SW2 are given.

The 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora prototype is comparable to the Lexus LS400, but will cost only about $34,000. The Aurora features a sleek, modern body, easy to operate dash board controls, more legroom in the back, a fast, smooth ride, power on hills and a V-8 engine.

The new BMW M3, the top of the auto maker's 300 series, is an excellent car. The M3 (base price $49,000) is based on the 325i coupe and has unique aerodynamic styling, a beautiful interior and is faster than the 325i.

A journey from Brattleboro, VT, to Bar Harbor, ME, in a $29,280 Chrysler Town and Country all-wheel-drive (AWD) minivan is described. The AWD system performed well on the winding roads and provided good traction in wet conditions. Scenic, dining and other highlights are described.

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] People who know me as a diehard hot rod Ford enthusiast may be surprised to learn the first car I owned was a customized '50 Chevy convertible. It [...]