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Features the 2005 Lotus Elise automobile. Engine; Transmission; Brake system; Acceleration; Base price.

Features the Volvo Tandem, an automobile built and designed by Ford Motor Co. Weight; Type of engine; Transmission system; Speed; Fuel efficiency.

Discusses the potential use of global positioning system (GPS) antenna and processor automobiles. Performance parameter which can be calculated by GPS; Possibility of misapplication of such devices on automobiles; Significance of the said devices in the event of accidents.

The author was in the driver's seat of the Pontiac Solstice, a charming roadster slated for production as a 2006 model, at the North American International Auto Show. The production Solstice will be larger and heavier than a Miata, but not by a whole lot off-the-shelf componentry, including a 170-horse DOHC Ecotec four engine, and meaty tires will surely deliver sparkling performance figures. And a $20,000 target price will allow buyers to come to the Solstice with a light heart. In addition to that, the article provides other similar information.

Presents some of the author's highly personal and completely biased observations on high-end automobiles in the market from various manufacturers in the U.S. Appreciation to Toyota Motor Corp.'s Prius automobile for its technological cleverness; Identification of cars with 600-, 300- and 500-horsepower speed; Criticism against bulky and blocky sedans; Comments on the reality of developing and putting into reality concept cars.