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From Library Journal This extensive reference sourcebook on modern automobiles features capsule information for more than 300 international models of cars, vans, and light trucks. It includes major design features of each model, body and engine specifications, recall history, relevant information sources, and brief extracts from automotive reviews, all spanning each vehicle's five most recent model years. Appended is a substantial list of general automotive resources and corporate profiles. The condensation of such an exhaustive amount of material into one volume offers tremendous value and convenience for consumers and librarians. Such a resource begs for regular revision to ensure currency, and Gale plans to issue an updated edition of Auto Sourcebook every two years. Strongly recommended for most libraries.- David Van de Streek, Pennsylvania State Univ. Libs., YorkCopyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. Product Description Subtitled, A guide to information on 1987-91 cars and light trucks, a first edition for which Gale has, again, neglected to get, or at least to print, cataloging-in-publication data (shocking in a publisher so heavily dependent on library sales). Gives key facts, figures, and informed opinions on some 300 models. Data derives from government, industry, and consumer publications. Includes rankings of performances (best and worst) and company profiles. Will get heavy use in public libraries. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.