Motor Manual – June 1984 (No. 508)

ROADTESTS
• BETTER THAN A PORSCHE?
At around half the price of a 944. We test the latest Mazda RX7 and a very special version called the Daytona.
• THE AUTOMOBILE AS AN ARTFORM
Alfa Romeo's Giulietta gets tested in its latest two litre form.
• WORTH SHOUTING ABOUT
Suzuki's new Swift light commercial is good enough to give the Honda City a run for its money.
• BOOT IT!
Mitsubishi's Colt sedan tested.
• THE FAMILY CIVIC
We test Honda's Civic wagon, the Shuttle.
• THE MOST DESIRABLE HOLDEN
The top-of-the-tree Calais gets its turn on the examination table.
• COMFORT & QUALITY
The Honda Accord hatchback tested.

FEATURES
• NISSAN'S NEW Z and A V6 FOR THE 300C
We preview the two newies from Nissan. (300ZX)
• SCOOP - OUR '85 SIGMA!
We've sprung Mitsubishi's new front wheel drive Sigma testing here. (Magna)
• SURPRISE: LEYLAND'S MONTEGO FOR AUSTRALIA
Austin-Rover has released its new mid-sized car, and announced it's due here.
• NIMBUS - A CLOUD ON THE PRARIE'S HORIZON
We preview and drive the new multi-seat family wagon from Mitsubishi.
• THE MYSTERIOUS WORKING OF A JAPANESE GIANT
Why is Toyota spending more advertising money than anybody else?
• JUST WHO DID INVENT THE PETROL ENGINE?
We uncover some interesting facts about just who invented the world's first petrol engine.

DEPARTMENTS
• TRAFFIC
All hat's news...
• EUROPE
The latest from o/t.
• MAIL
You have your say.
• BOOK REVIEWS
There was plenty to read this month.
• BRASS TACKS
The industry has its ups and downs.
• NEW CAR BUYERS GUIDE"Prices and details on what's available.

COLUMNS
• AT THE WHEEL
Words from the mountain of wisdom.
• BILL TUCKEY
He's going into politics.