ROADTESTS • A SHEEP IN WOLF'S CLOTHING? In performance, the new Nissan 300ZX is a major disappointment. As a luxury car, it's a pleasant surprise. • THE BEST PEOPLE MOVER IN THE BUSINESS Mitsubishi's new seven-seater Nimbus sets the new standard in the people carrier class. (and Nissan Prarie) • TIP 33 - THE BEST ALFA YET? The new small Alfa Romeo, replacement in our market for the long-lived Alfasud, could just be the best small car from Italy ever. • THE BENEFITS OF CLASS We try the mildly revised Mercedes-Benz 280E. • A WORKHORSE, PURE & SIMPLE Holden's Rodeo crewcab four wheel drive utility brought is back to earth.
FEATURES • DAIHATSU ROCKY Look out Pajero here comes the Rocky. • AUSTRO-GERMAN ALLIANCE Peter Brock puts Aussie mechanicals into a German body for something really special. (HDT Opel Monza) • ROVER'S VITESSE HERE THIS YEAR! Australia is to get the sporty Rover 3500 Vitesse later this year and we've previewed it for you in London. • LABOR'S MASTER PLAN - WHAT WILL IT REALLY MEAN? We examine how the Australian car industry and the buyer will be affecte dby the newly announced Government car plan. • RIPPING YARNS - WAITING FOR THE CRUNCH Some of us just aren't meant to own cars. • BRAIN FAILURE We tried driving from Melbourne to Adelaide and back to Melbourne on one tank of fuel. We almost made it... • DAIHATSU ASKS THE RIGHT QUESTIONS In order to have the right automotive answers, first you must ask the questions.
DEPARTMENTS • TRAFFIC The intersections have been busy this month. • EUROPE As always, there's plenty happening. • BRASS TACKS It's a good news month for the Australian industry. • NEW CAR BUYERS GUIDE Looking for a new car? We have the facts and figures.
COLUMNS • AT THE WHEEL Editor Britten considers The Plan. • BILL TUCKEY Is the doyen going grey? • BEING THERE The thrill of the chase.
ROADTESTS • A SHEEP IN WOLF'S CLOTHING? In performance, the new Nissan 300ZX is a major disappointment. As a luxury car, it's a pleasant surprise. • THE BEST PEOPLE MOVER IN THE BUSINESS Mitsubishi's new seven-seater Nimbus sets the new standard in the people carrier class. (and Nissan Prarie) • TIP 33 - THE BEST ALFA YET? The new small Alfa Romeo, replacement in our market for the long-lived Alfasud, could just be the best small car from Italy ever. • THE BENEFITS OF CLASS We try the mildly revised Mercedes-Benz 280E. • A WORKHORSE, PURE & SIMPLE Holden's Rodeo crewcab four wheel drive utility brought is back to earth.
FEATURES • DAIHATSU ROCKY Look out Pajero here comes the Rocky. • AUSTRO-GERMAN ALLIANCE Peter Brock puts Aussie mechanicals into a German body for something really special. (HDT Opel Monza) • ROVER'S VITESSE HERE THIS YEAR! Australia is to get the sporty Rover 3500 Vitesse later this year and we've previewed it for you in London. • LABOR'S MASTER PLAN - WHAT WILL IT REALLY MEAN? We examine how the Australian car industry and the buyer will be affecte dby the newly announced Government car plan. • RIPPING YARNS - WAITING FOR THE CRUNCH Some of us just aren't meant to own cars. • BRAIN FAILURE We tried driving from Melbourne to Adelaide and back to Melbourne on one tank of fuel. We almost made it... • DAIHATSU ASKS THE RIGHT QUESTIONS In order to have the right automotive answers, first you must ask the questions.
DEPARTMENTS • TRAFFIC The intersections have been busy this month. • EUROPE As always, there's plenty happening. • BRASS TACKS It's a good news month for the Australian industry. • NEW CAR BUYERS GUIDE Looking for a new car? We have the facts and figures.
COLUMNS • AT THE WHEEL Editor Britten considers The Plan. • BILL TUCKEY Is the doyen going grey? • BEING THERE The thrill of the chase.