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|width="41%"| '''New on ''Autocade'''''
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'''Also inside'''
  
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Of the 3,600-plus pages on ''Autocade'', here is a selection. Or try the [http://autocade.net/index.php/Special:Random ‘Random page’ link] to see what cars you recognize.
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Autocade is an inter­national car cyclo­pædia that’s geo­­graphically unbiased, carefully edited for enthu­­siasts and media who want a quick, accurate reference.

Featured

Opel Zafira A

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Opel Zafira/Chevrolet Zafira/Subaru Traviq. 1999–2005 (prod. n/a). 5-door MPV. F/F, 1598, 1798, 1998, 2198 cm³ petrol, 2174 cm³ diesel (I4 DOHC), 1995 cm³ (I4 OHC). Opel Astra G-based minivan, with excellent use of space: it seated seven, rather than ..→


Dacia Sandero II

2012 Dacia Sandero.jpg

Dacia Sandero (B52/M0). 2012 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door saloon. F/F, 898 cm³ (I3 DOHC), 1149 cm³ petrol, 1461 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC). Restyled Sandero has more upmarket looks and greater perceived quality; initial tests show huge improvement in assembly. ..→


Lexus HS250h

2010 Lexus HS250h.jpg

Lexus HS250h. 2009–18 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 2362 cm³ petrol–electric hybrid (I4 DOHC). Touted in the American media as an upscale Prius, HS (for Harmonious Sedan) actually based on the Toyota Avensis (T270) platform. Less aerodynamic than ..→


New on Autocade

Here are the 20 latest pages on Autocade.

View all models


Also inside

Of the 3,600-plus pages on Autocade, here is a selection. Or try the ‘Random page’ link to see what cars you recognize.

View all models

Starting out

You can read more about Autocade on the ‘About’ page.

If you’re hunting for a specific model, you can search using the box at the top right of the page. If your car is not present and you wish to add it, you can apply to the sysop for a registered user account by emailing him through this form.

If you want to see what’s here generally, hop over to the ‘All Pages’ link to see what’s here. Some marques and nameplates are listed.

Some users enjoy the ‘Random page’ feature. See if you recognize what pops up.


Helpful links
Consult the Users’ Guide for information on using the wiki software.

Autocade is an initiative of JY&A Media.

 

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