News • Infiniti and Lexus: Japan climbs up-market • Group C Peugeot: Frenchs challenge • Mercedes-Benz SL: first official pic • European Car of the Year: Fiat reigns Features • Alfa Romeo Neuser Spyder: Ital/German flyer • Top 10 collectable cars: money in cars • Car of 1988: the top accolade • Nissan chase car: a track-side special • Volkswagen Synchro Trakka: fwd home from home • Safir GT40: a classic continues Tests • Turbo Fords: Modified muscle (Falcon, Fairmont Ghia, Fairlane) • Bentley Turbo R: The blower is back • Mazda 626 4WS: A turn for the better Poster • Ayrton Senna: 1988 World Drivers Champion Motorsport • Top 10 Grand Prix drivers: the expert choice • New Formula One cars: An inside look • Vern Schuppan: Quiet achiever Hot Performer • Ford XW Falcon: turn down the hearing aid! Crossword • Knowledge quiz: Test your motoring skill Regular Departments • On the Verge: Automotive outtakes • Motorfair: New arrivals • Letter from Sydney: Bathurst and Adelaide • Books: the latest reading • Letters: Your views • Sideswipes: bad habits • Car prices: Brought to you by the GIO • Car specifications: Compliments of the GIO • Tailpiece: It's in the can