Eric Dymock on Cars: 1992: 100 Best Cars, Motoring Columns & Road Tests
Book Details
Author(s)Eric Dymock
PublisherDove Publishing Ltd
ISBN / ASINB008XW6JF2
ISBN-13978B008XW6JF6
Sales Rank2,254,776
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
A 74,000 word compilation of motoring columns, features on new developments and topical reports published by motoring author Eric Dymock in 1992.
Dymock's motoring columns, features on automotive developments, road tests and topical reports from 1992:
This full-length anthology covers automotive events throughout a launch year for cars from Volkswagen, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, BMW, Ford, and Rover. Others including Fiat, Jaguar, Renault, Volvo and Peugeot-Citroën are described or assessed in this unique insight into motoring history. Eric Dymock reports from motor shows, comments on classic motor racing anniversaries, legislation, advances in technology and political subjects such as the European import quotas imposed on Japanese cars.
Contents:
AUDI 80 and 100: A comparison
Bristol: the cream of engineering
Saab beats wheelspin with a high-tech sensor
Subaru and Jowett: Flat out for success
The Prelude: Honda turns aggressive
New blood for Aston Martin
Honda CRX: The fun machine
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL: 1,400 miles in the lap of luxury
Estate Cars: BMW upgrades its image
Diesel is joining the fast lane
Special Report - Fleet Cars: Go to the head of the class
Two-doors transformed: BMW 3-series
Audi 100: The perfect car – almost
Lada bridges the price gap
Ferrari’s new blue blood
Troubled Fiat fights back
Granada has all the hallmarks of a classic
Diesel Special Report: Peugeot - The lion roars ahead
Surprise in store for the Volvo brigade
City cars designed for 21st century
SPEED LIMITERS: Campaign builds up
Mazda, Toyota: Japan’s two-litre challenge
Yamaha OX99-11: A £560,000 toy for boy racers
Saab 900 shows Swedish pedigree
MG RV8: Sports car puts MG back in race
Daihatsu Opti: Ideal car for economical times
Micro needs a little help from its friends
FORD 2-stroke
Ahead of his Day? The forgotten pioneer, Joseph Mary Day
Can a bumpy ride with Fiat save Alfa from its Omega?
Nissan relaunch aims for Maxima market effect
Audi Convertible joins the soft-top set
Audi 1002.8E: Eric Dymock concludes his year-long test
Rover follows in Bentley’s tracks with smart coupé
Racy Escort: Ford returns to the fast lane
Porsche 968: Less aggressive, but still not pretty
Toyota Corolla to take on the locals
MoT test failures hit the rise of the car
Driving Test - New Theory Exam
Special Report on car safety and security
Honda brings back subtle sport
Danbury Midi van takes the tent out of camping
M5: BMW’s master of disguise
ALFA ROMEO 155: Newcomer adds spark to Alfa range
BMW banks on luxury
How Jaguar bagged MG’s big cat as a mascot
UV headlights set to save lives
Bentley invokes the spirit of Brooklands
Jaguar changes 1,500 parts but few will spot the difference
BMW Diesels: Economy and comfort can go together
Plush interior takes Range Rover upmarket
Honda Accord to be unveiledRefined Saab has two engines in one
Ferrari launches new flagship
Twingo steals Paris show
The Sunday Times magazine: Creating the MG that never was
Rover launches fastest production car
Bargain gets a boost: HYUNDAI SCOUPE
The Times Special Report: The Motor Show October 1992 - New cars
The Times Special Report: The Motor Show October 1992 - Stars
Sporty new MG steals the limelight
The Brighton Run
Driving Test: Top L-test faults are revealed
FERRARI 512 TR: A big thoroughbred is tamed
Skoda: Mystery of the “missing†royal car
Citroën Xantia will give its drivers a run
Citroën rides high 40 years on
Peugeot sharpens servicingMeet Ford Mondeo, the new world car
Alpina: Quest for the perfect BMW
The price is right for new Honda Accord
Four wheel drive market: Off-road vehicles in the sales fast lane
Fords are not what they were
Refinement challenges solid tradition: Daihatsu Applause and Volkswagen Vento
Caravan owners put safety last
Dymock's motoring columns, features on automotive developments, road tests and topical reports from 1992:
This full-length anthology covers automotive events throughout a launch year for cars from Volkswagen, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, BMW, Ford, and Rover. Others including Fiat, Jaguar, Renault, Volvo and Peugeot-Citroën are described or assessed in this unique insight into motoring history. Eric Dymock reports from motor shows, comments on classic motor racing anniversaries, legislation, advances in technology and political subjects such as the European import quotas imposed on Japanese cars.
Contents:
AUDI 80 and 100: A comparison
Bristol: the cream of engineering
Saab beats wheelspin with a high-tech sensor
Subaru and Jowett: Flat out for success
The Prelude: Honda turns aggressive
New blood for Aston Martin
Honda CRX: The fun machine
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL: 1,400 miles in the lap of luxury
Estate Cars: BMW upgrades its image
Diesel is joining the fast lane
Special Report - Fleet Cars: Go to the head of the class
Two-doors transformed: BMW 3-series
Audi 100: The perfect car – almost
Lada bridges the price gap
Ferrari’s new blue blood
Troubled Fiat fights back
Granada has all the hallmarks of a classic
Diesel Special Report: Peugeot - The lion roars ahead
Surprise in store for the Volvo brigade
City cars designed for 21st century
SPEED LIMITERS: Campaign builds up
Mazda, Toyota: Japan’s two-litre challenge
Yamaha OX99-11: A £560,000 toy for boy racers
Saab 900 shows Swedish pedigree
MG RV8: Sports car puts MG back in race
Daihatsu Opti: Ideal car for economical times
Micro needs a little help from its friends
FORD 2-stroke
Ahead of his Day? The forgotten pioneer, Joseph Mary Day
Can a bumpy ride with Fiat save Alfa from its Omega?
Nissan relaunch aims for Maxima market effect
Audi Convertible joins the soft-top set
Audi 1002.8E: Eric Dymock concludes his year-long test
Rover follows in Bentley’s tracks with smart coupé
Racy Escort: Ford returns to the fast lane
Porsche 968: Less aggressive, but still not pretty
Toyota Corolla to take on the locals
MoT test failures hit the rise of the car
Driving Test - New Theory Exam
Special Report on car safety and security
Honda brings back subtle sport
Danbury Midi van takes the tent out of camping
M5: BMW’s master of disguise
ALFA ROMEO 155: Newcomer adds spark to Alfa range
BMW banks on luxury
How Jaguar bagged MG’s big cat as a mascot
UV headlights set to save lives
Bentley invokes the spirit of Brooklands
Jaguar changes 1,500 parts but few will spot the difference
BMW Diesels: Economy and comfort can go together
Plush interior takes Range Rover upmarket
Honda Accord to be unveiledRefined Saab has two engines in one
Ferrari launches new flagship
Twingo steals Paris show
The Sunday Times magazine: Creating the MG that never was
Rover launches fastest production car
Bargain gets a boost: HYUNDAI SCOUPE
The Times Special Report: The Motor Show October 1992 - New cars
The Times Special Report: The Motor Show October 1992 - Stars
Sporty new MG steals the limelight
The Brighton Run
Driving Test: Top L-test faults are revealed
FERRARI 512 TR: A big thoroughbred is tamed
Skoda: Mystery of the “missing†royal car
Citroën Xantia will give its drivers a run
Citroën rides high 40 years on
Peugeot sharpens servicingMeet Ford Mondeo, the new world car
Alpina: Quest for the perfect BMW
The price is right for new Honda Accord
Four wheel drive market: Off-road vehicles in the sales fast lane
Fords are not what they were
Refinement challenges solid tradition: Daihatsu Applause and Volkswagen Vento
Caravan owners put safety last

