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

Reports on the 2003 Salon International de l'Auto automobile exhibit held in Geneva, Switzerland. Highlights of the event; Cars featured during the motor exposition; Lamborghini Gallardo sports car; Porsche Carrera GT sports car; Chrysler Airflite model car; Subaru B11S; Mazda MX Sportif.

Features the sports automobile Saleen S7. Drivetrain layout; Vehicle dimensions; Selling price.

Evaluates the Saleen Mustang S351 automobile.

Presents `Car & Driver's comparison test between the 1994 Ford Mustang and the 1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. Camaro's dominance over the Mustang in nearly all performance measurements; Camaro's 275-horsepower, compared to the Mustang's 215-horse; Vital statistics on both cars; Exterior and interior of each car; Seat comfort; Camaro's low center of gravity; More. INSETS: Twenty-five years of Mustang versus..., by Martin Padgett Jr.;On the track, by John Phillips..

Evaluates four convertible sports cars, Alfa Romeo's Spider, Honda's Civic del Sol Si, Mazda's MX-5 Miata, and Mercury's Capri XR2. The first Duetto Spider in 1966; Homely appearance of the Capri; The Civic del Sol Si's appeal in its `openable-coupe' concept; Balance and steering of the Miata; Specifications; Costs and recommendations; More.

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.

Editorial. Discusses the features of the Lotus Elise automobile. Acceleration; Horse power; Exterior design; Importance of price per pound ratio in determining an object's technical sophistication.

Editorial. Focuses on the concept of private car in China. Percentage of the Chinese population who own a car; Increase in car sales; Emergence of a middle class with discretionary income.

Features the 2003 Enro automobile from Ferrari. Version of the engine; Design and specification; Physical description.

Features the Chrysler Town & Country sport/utility vehicle. Specifications of the automobile; Engine and seating capacity; Price and Availability.

Presents a chart showing price per pound ratio of different make and model of automobiles. Ford F-150; Mazda MX5 Miata; Lotus Elise; Ferrari Enzo.

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.

Introduces the articles published in the January 2003 issue of the periodical 'Motor Trend.' Details about the Car of the Year 2003 awards; Selection procedures for winners and awardees; Car design and models.

Features the Mazda 6 automobile. Specifications of the car; Engine capabilities; Price and availability.

Features on the 2002 Volvo S60 AWD in the United States. Employment of a computer-managed clutching at the rear differential; Vehicle layout; Engine specification.

Evaluates the Mercedes-Benz CL600 automobile. Information on the automobile's Active Body Control; Details on its engine performance; Rated output of the automobile.

Features the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD automobile from General Motors Corp. Specifications of the car; Performance rating; Selling price. INSETS: From the Logbook.;What's New, Changed, Different..