Considered, comprehensive, critical. Autocade is an international car cyclopædia that’s geo­graphically unbiased, carefully edited for enthusiasts and media who want a quick, accurate reference. There is a greater emphasis on models produced after 1970.

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Maico MC 400

Maico MC 400. 1954–6 (prod. over 5,000 all Maico models). 2-door cabriolet, 2-door LWB saloon. R/R, 398 cm³ (I2 2-str.). Microcar based on Champion 250 from the 1940s, after Maico bought the assets of the ailing Champion firm in 1954. Essentially the Champion ..→

Oldsmobile Toronado (1979–85)

Oldsmobile Toronado. 1979–85 (prod. n/a). 2-door coupé. F/F, 4126 cm³ (V6 OHV), 5033, 5737 cm³ petrol, 5737 cm³ diesel (V8 OHV). Downsized at last with positive effects on handling, ride and performance; still related to ..→

BYD

BYD was originally founded as a firm making batteries in 1995, before branching out into automotive manufacture in 2003 through acquiring Shaanxi Qinchuan. The initials stand for Build Your Dreams, though its initial models were hardly the stuff that dreams were made of. While BYD claimed its ..→

New on Autocade

Here are the 15 latest pages on Autocade.

• Hanteng X7
• Hanteng X5
• Suzuki Kizashi
• Chrysler Valiant Barracuda
• Chrysler Valiant (VE)
• Chrysler Valiant Safari (1967–72)
• Chrysler Valiant (1963–7)
• Chrysler Valiant VIP (1968–72)
• Chrysler Valiant (1967–72)
• Luxeed S7
• BYD Song
• BYD Song Plus
• Land Rover Freelander
• Land Rover Freelander (CB40)
• BYD Song Pro

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Also inside

Of the 4,800-plus pages on Autocade, here is a selection. Or try the ‘Random page’ link to see what cars you recognize—or don’t recognize!

Volkswagen Touareg III
Mahindra Verito (2012–)
Saehan Maepsy
Austin Metro Mk II
Rover
Toyota Avanza
Ford Taunus TC
Ford Telstar II
Jaguar F-type
Peugeot 607
Daihatsu Charmant (1974–81)
Buick Excelle (2008–16)
Honda Stream (RN1)
Cadillac Fleetwood (1977–86)
Nissan Leaf

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