OVERVIEW:
Hot Compacts & Imports (HCI) was another title, published by Buckaroo Communications, that was directed at the tuner
market. This title was differentiated by a focus on more in-depth technical and how-to articles which was one of Buckaroo's strengths.
Content included both import and domestic cars, and it was also a lifestyle oriented title with a more social and cultural aspects. This
title and several others ended in 2008 when Buckaroo closed.
The table of contents, if available, can be seen by clicking on the icon.
PUBLICATION DATA:
The publisher did provide title information to Oxbridge's The Standard Periodical Directory, but print
production was reported as zero.
CONTENT COMPLETENESS:
We estimate a total of 78 issues was printed from Oct/Nov 2000 through Aug 2008. All issues are complete except possibly early
issues in 2001 and 2002, and specifically issues from 12/2004, 4/2005, 1/2006, 4/2007, 9/2007 and 11/2007.
We apologize for the poor condition of some cover images. This is a rare title, and quality images are not easily found.
INTERNET:
An internet presence was created and links referenced on the front covers starting in 2001. The site is now defunct:
www.hcimagazine.com.