? Pole Position
When it comes to putting you on Pole Position when there is no road at all, few vehicles can match Land Rover's 4x4s. Find out more about their latest mid-range off-roader

? Cover Story
We brought out the crystal ball and did some incantations to bring you things that will come about this year

? Form Factor
BMW have always been about sporty sedans and coupes. So what happens when the Bavarians design an all-new entry-level 5-door wagon series with its own new model designation? Check out how the new 1-series looks like

? Showdown
There is freedom in diversity. For this month, we look at storage devices fit for the ever expanding world of multimedia

? The Tech Look
One of our guiltiest pleasures when the clock strikes midnight of the last day of the year, we make resolutions that (hopefully) come to fruition as the year progresses. Sure, we here at SPEED have them too

? Proving Ground
On test this month: Altec Lansing XA2021, Canon i80, Creative Inspire GD580, Gipiemme Monolith Techno wheelset, Isuzu Crosswind Sportivo, Jabra FS258 Bluetooth headset, LG L2320 LCD Monitor, Mazda 3 1.6V, Nokia 6260, Reynolds Composites Stratus DV-UL, Samsung SGH-E630, Samsung SGH-X460, Siemens SL65, Sony Ericsson S700i, Wacom Graphire 3 Studio

? Tech Frontiers
In our country, SMS is more a lifestyle than anything else. In Africa, it can help save lives.

? The Grid
Behold a slew of products to greet you a happy and tech-filled 2005!

? Cover Girl
Statuesque, graceful and cheery. These are three of the many words to best describe fresh-faced and fast-rising Georgina Wilson, the fitting cover girl to welcome a brand new year with

? People@SPEED
Managing the helm of one of the most successful sports lifestyle- oriented fashion brands is no easy task, but Fila's Cris Albert handles it with absolute ease, finesse and grace. Check out this feature and learn how she does it.

? Gaming
Lock and load with aliens in Half-Life 2, conjure magical spells in the online multiplayer MU, or get down and dirty in Burnout 3 and MotoGP.

? Cyberspace
Whether you're online to get your PC fix or for no real reason at all, we have the websites to have you covered

? Speed Reading
For Gary Erickson, founder of Clif Bar, Inc., walking away from a $60 million buyout to remain private and independent is worth it. He shares his story in his book: Raising the Bar

? Future Tech
Want a room that automatically adjusts the temperature or turns up the lights the moment you step in? Or, imagine being able to create actual human skin from - believe it or not - used print cartridges. These are the technologies we just might enjoy in the near future