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Photographs of automobiles and automobile-related events from 1955 to 1975 are presented including a 1955 Speedweek in Daytona, Florida, a 1968 Ford GT40 Mk III and a 1958 Dodge truck and camper in Bonneville, Utah.

The article lists movies, music recordings, television shows and events that served to document the American car culture in the past 60 years. Noted car-culture tracks include "Jeepster," by T. Rex, "Fuel," by Metallica and "Chevrolet," by ZZ Top. Hollywood films featuring cars include "Bullitt," "Ronin" and "Rendezvous." Popular cars on TV include Kitt in "Knight Rider," Ferrari California in "Entourage," and The Batmobile in "Batman." Significant automotive events are also discussed.

The article features one of the rarest and most expensive Ferrari cars owned and collected by actor James Coburn in the U.S. Coburn got the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California and a 250 Lusso in the early 1960s. The Cal Spyder is a care that makes more all-time-greats lists than Babe Ruth and Michael Jordan combined it was lighter, faster and sportier than the lusher, more luxurious 250 GT Cabriolet model. He sold the Spyder in 1987 after 24 years of ownership.

The article discusses the 50th anniversary of the introduction of diesel-fuel automobiles to the U.S. The author recalls a June 1959 issue of "Motor Trend" in which details were given about the Mercedes-Benz 190D Ponton sedan, which ran on diesel fuel. The article then explains that "Motor Trend" will recreate the 5,122 mile cross country road trip it used to test the 190D, but with a Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC clean-diesel-powered sport utility vehicle (SUV).

The article features the 2006 Dodge Caliber vehicle model developed by Dodge in the U.S. The car's platform architecture has been new from scratch, such as its three powertrains. Its muscular fender lines have given it surface detail and an air of substance. It offers a near midsize-car interior volumes in a package classed as a compact. INSET: Coming soon SRT4 larger-caliber weapon..

Compares the 2006 Mazda MX-5 and the 2006 Pontiac Solstice, two of the hottest affordable sports cars in the United States. Key specifications; Powertrain and chassis; Test data; Consumer information; Pricing and equipment levels.

Features automobiles designed based on non-automotive brand products in the U.S. Armani Gran Turismo, by Guilherme Albuquerque Knop; Fila Eukido, by Hussein Al-Attar; Victorinox Bernia, by Steve Cook; Boeing 7C7 by Csaba Wittinger.

Features the 2005 Ford Mustang automobile. Powertrain/chassis; Engine type; Design and quality; Full body makeover; Key dimensions; Estimated performance data; Availability in the U.S. market; Base price; Airbags; Three-valve-per-cylinder layout; Suspension offerings. INSET: CREDENTIALS..

Provides updates on the automobile design competition initiated by the 'Motor Trend' magazine in the U.S. Focus of the contest on a concept design for race cars for the year 2020; Winners in the various contest categories; Overview of the entries to the contest.

Reports developments in the U.S. automobile industry as of February 2003. Details on the hybrid version of the Toyota Lexus RX 330 motor vehicle; Life span of the Toyota Scion car from Toyota Motor Co.; Key features of the 2004 Ford F-150 truck from Ford Motor Co.

Compares the road performances of the Dodge Viper SRT-10 and Chevrolet Corvette ZO6 automobiles in the U.S. Physical description of both cars; Engine performances; Design and specifications. INSETS: 10 Years Ago: Then Versus Now.;On-Track Success: Viper GTS-R and Corvette C5R, by Matt Stone..

Reports developments of automobile industry as of November 2002 in the U.S. Launch of the Special Vehicle Team by Ford Motors; Feature of the 2003 Aviator Sport/utility vehicle from Lincoln; Characteristics of the Five-Hundred sedan and Cross Trainer SUV vehicles.

Features the Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante, BMW Z8, Ferrari 360 Spider and the Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG convertibles in Los Angeles, California. V-8 engine of the SL55 AMG; Body designs of the 360 Spider; Automatic transmission system of the DB7 Vantage Volante.

Compares the standards employed between CART and IRL (Indy Racing League) teams in automobile racing in the U.S. Complexities and problems on the management of the teams; Details on the motorsports held by the team; Issues involving Chris Pook. INSETS: OP/ED WHY A CART/IRL MARRIAGE WON'T HAPPEN.;IRL UPDATE: STAYING ITS (OVAL) COURSE..

Highlights the 2002 automobile shows in Detroit, Michigan and Los Angeles, California. Specifications of the automobile designs displayed; Details of automobile companies participated in the show; Sample photographs enclosed.

Reports developments related to the automobile industry in the United States as of December 2001. Use of a 4.5L V-6 turbodisel for the Expedition; Replacement of the F60 from Ferrari; Price range of the Maserati.

Features the Aston Martin Vanquish in the United States. Powertrain; Dimensions; Performance.

Presents an update on the automobile industry in the United States as of July 2001. Evaluation on several luxury cars; Range of prices; Engine features; Electronic systems.

Discusses the system used by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) to rate the crashworthiness of passenger vehicles sold in the United States. How the acceleration of the head and chest are measured; Why the NHTSA frontal New Car Assessment Program is an excellent test for the restraint system; Other tests cited in automotive advertising. INSETS: CRASH-TESTED: 30 POPULAR CARS, TRUCKS, AND SPORT/UTILITIES;Don't be a dummy behind the wheel.

Focuses on the BMW XCoupe concept car from Bayerische Motoren Werke which was presented at the 2001 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. How Burkhard Goeschel and Chris Bangle conceived the idea for the concept car; Asymmetry feature of the XCoupe; Information on the car's exterior and interior.

Highlights the automobile exhibits Greater Los Angeles Auto Show in California and the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, in year 2001. Launch of several concept cars from General Motors Corp.; Display of the Ford Forty-Nine concept car from Ford Motor Corp.; Description of the Mazda RX-8 from Mazda Motor Corp.

Presents updates on several automobiles introduced in the United States market as of April 2001. 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks from DaimlerChrysler; BMW X5 HP automobile from Bayerische Motoren Werke; Porsche 911 GT2 from Porsche; 2002 Isuzu Axiom from Isuzu.

Reports on the 2000 Formula One race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana. Number of spectators that watched the race; Outcome of the race.

Describes the Monterey Historic Races and the Peeble Beach Concours d'Elegance exhibitions in Monterey, California in August 2000. Automobiles featured during the events; Information on historic races.

Provides information on smart and small cars. Forecast for the United States market acceptance of smart cars; Advantages of smart cars; Specifications; Prices; Automobile companies which manufacture smart and small automobiles; Sample models of minicars.

Features some of the most personalized automobiles in the United States. Hennessey Prowler GTX; SVT Cobra R; Mercedez-Benz CLK60.

Compares three models of Sedans introduced in the United States market. Honda Accord EX V-6; Nissan Maxima GXE; Toyota Camry Le V-6.

Features several automobiles available in the United States in the year 2000. Chevrolet Camaro SS; Dodge Dakota 5.9 R/T; Ford Mustang GT; Ford F-150 SVT Lightning.

Describes a tour at the historic mining towns of Central California. Inforation on the city of Auburn; Details on the Marshall Gold Discovery State Park; Description of the Napa and Sonoma Counties; Information on the Columbia State Historic Park.

Presents information related to automobile racing for October of 1998. The 24 Hours of Le Mans; The 30th anniversary of the Bondurant racing school; How cars with Goodyear tires performed at the Indianapolis 500.

Highlights the top ten sport utility vehicles in the United States. Specifications; Details of the test drive; Pros and cons of the vehicles; Key features; Cost; Opinion.

Focuses on the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California. The exhibition of concept cars, featuring automobiles from the collection of Chicago, Illinois businessman Joe Bortz; Vehicles such as the Hudson Italia, Buick Wildcat, and the scale model of the Pontiac Club de Mer.

Reports on the Ferrari Challenge Rally and racing event in California. Ferrari car models during the event; Car racers who joined the event; Comparison of the speed, design and performances of several car models.

Presents updates on the automobile industry in the United States as of February 2002. Reorganization of domestic carmakers; Launch of the third division of Toyota; Introduction of Volkswagen Bentley GT coupe.

Reports developments related to the automotive industry and trade as of November 2001 in the United States. Release of Cadillac products from General Motors Corp.; Approval of Ford Motors Co. to produce the Forty Nine concept car; Construction of Bengal car concept by Buick.

Looks at the automobiles to be featured in the Chicago Auto Show in 2000. Hyundai HCD 5 Crosstour; Pontiac Piranha; Chevrolet Traverse.

Highlights the Monterey Historic Automobile Races held in California in August 1999. Statement issued by Steve Earle, organizer of the event; Cars featured in the Concorso Italiano 1999; Ferrari cars featured in the 49th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Reports on the Monterey Historic Auto Races/Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance weekend in California in August 1998. The 50th anniversary celebration of Porsche automobiles; Honors bestowed upon John Mozart's 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Corsica Roadster; The Porsches displayed by collector Jerry Seinfeld.

Reports on the launch of ultra-high-power automobiles from leading manufacturers in the U.S. Reliance of other v-Series in the Cadillac lineup on super-charged Northstar V-8; Introduction of the Corvette ZO6 at the Detroit, Michigan auto show in January 2005; Plan of DaimlerChrysler AG to bring back the legendary Dodge Charger in the shape of a muscular four-door sedan built on the rear-drive LX platform; Progress on the work done by Ford Motor Co. on the Mustang Cobra, which Ford SVT is set to introduce as a 2006 model, with an independent rear suspension and a supercharged 5.4-liter V-8.

Reports on the plan of Volkswagen AG to launch a fleet of new cars over the next 18 months starting December 2004 in the U.S. Introduction of the Jetta and Passat line in 2006, including the 2007 Gen V Golf; Description of the design/construction of the PQ46 codenamed vehicle on a stretched Golf/Jetta platform; Plan of executive Bernd Pischetsrieder to cut down on production costs over the next two years starting 2004; Details on the development of the 240-horsepower Gen-V Golf R32 hatchback; Introduction of the new, bigger Jetta.

Focuses on the Spec Miata sports car racing in the U.S. Highlights of the event; Description of participating automobiles. INSET: I DID IT..

Focuses on the vintage car racing in the U.S. Description of participating cars; Highlights of the event.

Comments on key issues in automobile engineering and manufacture in the U.S. Achievement of economics of production design, development and cost; Interior and exterior car designs; Suspension tuning; Aspects of design architecture and platform; Modification and design of engines, transmissions and optional equipment; Chassis architectures.

Highlights the 2003 CIAS/Motor Trend International Design contest in the U.S. Theme of the event; Categories of the automobile design competition; Winners; Organizers and sponsors of the event; Activities and programs.

Forecasts some of 2005's most anticipated production model arrivals such as high-end cars, trucks, sport/utilities and crossovers from leading automobile manufacturers in the U.S. Significant features of the Ford Shelby Cobra Concept, manufactured by Ford Motor Co.; Design and construction of the Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Prototype, developed by DaimlerChrysler AG; Interior design of the 2007 Mark X automobile from Ford Motor Co.

Focuses on the chairmanship of William Clay Ford Jr. at Ford Motor Co. in the U.S. Educational background; Job responsibilities; Characteristics of William Ford.

Reports on the performance of automobile racing driver Dan Gurney in the Motor Trend 500 racing events at the Riverside International Raceway in the U.S. Number of times Gurney won the tournaments; Comments of Gurney on his performance at the races; Details on the 1964 season.

Presents several car models for the automobile industry in the United States. Vehicle layout of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado HD; Base price of the 2000 Porsche Boxster S; Engine structure of the 2001 Mazda Tribute ES V-6.

Focuses on the 2002 Truck of the Year competition in the United States. Conduction of road tests; Criteria for judging; Participants of the event.

Presents updates on the tests conducted on several automobiles in the United States as of December 2001. 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue; 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac; 2000 Jaguar S-Type.