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.

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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, 5/2006, 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.

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