This issue marks a turning point. You will begin to see changes to the look, feel, and content of SCC as we add members to our team and redefine the sport and compact car landscape. But don't worry; there will be no radical departures from what you love about SCC. We have no plans to give up our position as the leading provider of useful technical information, budget/high-performance tuning tips, and compelling automotive features-all written in plain, simple English, devoid of BS.
But we do want to add to this mix. I am proud to announce that SCC has entered into an alliance with Motor Trend, our older brother here at Primedia and one of the world's foremost automotive publications. The plan is to combine their sterling reputation and unrestricted access to all things automotive with our passion and focus on sport compact car performance. Uniting our strengths allows us to bring you breaking news and exclusive features we never could have before. A great example of how this relationship has already paid dividends appeared in the last issue.
I arrived near the end of production when the new partnership was announced, and we immediately got down to business. We stuffed in a first drive of Mazda's Kabura concept coupe only days before we shipped-something that could have never been done without the help of Motor Trend. That was a great start, but there are even better things on the way.
The truth is, I know you may still be skeptical about what's in store with me behind the wheel. That's fine; the judge, the CHP, all of the insurance companies, and even my parents felt the same way. But I've made it this far and I'm ready to go even further. So I'll tell you what I told them: Don't worry, I promise things will change for the better. Have a little faith. I won't put a scratch in 'er.
Enjoy the issue.Edward LohEditor