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About Author: Edward Snitkoff
Posts by Edward Snitkoff
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![“When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground.” That single declarative statement succinctly defined the stakes established in HBO’s Game of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190601_102820.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Rental Car Review: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD – The Last Mediocre Hyundai?")
CC Rental Car Review: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD – The Last Mediocre Hyundai?
Posted on June 5, 2019 | 49 Comments“When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground.” That single declarative statement succinctly defined the stakes established in HBO’s Game of […] -
![Ford’s desire to crush Ferrari at Le Mans is one of the most well known stories in the history of automotive racing, and later this year you’ll be able to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "CC Cinema: The GT40 Gets The Hollywood Treatment In Ford V Ferrari, In Theaters This November")
CC Cinema: The GT40 Gets The Hollywood Treatment In Ford V Ferrari, In Theaters This November
Posted on June 4, 2019 | 42 CommentsFord’s desire to crush Ferrari at Le Mans is one of the most well known stories in the history of automotive racing, and later this year you’ll be able to […] -
![Are General Motors and Nissan currently struggling to build momentum? For General Motors, Cadillac remains stagnant, with their sedan lineup constantly changing in ways that don’t seem beneficial. Chevrolet has […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190425_152041.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 New York International Auto Show, Part 3: General Motors And Nissan")
Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 New York International Auto Show, Part 3: General Motors And Nissan
Posted on May 27, 2019 | 20 CommentsAre General Motors and Nissan currently struggling to build momentum? For General Motors, Cadillac remains stagnant, with their sedan lineup constantly changing in ways that don’t seem beneficial. Chevrolet has […] -
![Yesterday I outlined how Hyundai’s Venue may signal the start of a new crossover segment aimed at buyers looking for something other than a subcompact sedan or hatchback. In that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190205_134625.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC Outtake: 2018 Ford EcoSport SES – Also-Ran Or Segment Pioneer?")
Future CC Outtake: 2018 Ford EcoSport SES – Also-Ran Or Segment Pioneer?
Posted on May 13, 2019 | 33 CommentsYesterday I outlined how Hyundai’s Venue may signal the start of a new crossover segment aimed at buyers looking for something other than a subcompact sedan or hatchback. In that […] -
![BMW and Volvo decided to skip the New York auto show this year. Can you believe that? Of all places, the two European luxury automakers decided that showing off their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190425_130648.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 New York International Auto Show, Part 2: Luxury Automakers And Supercar Manufacturers")
Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 New York International Auto Show, Part 2: Luxury Automakers And Supercar Manufacturers
Posted on May 13, 2019 | 33 CommentsBMW and Volvo decided to skip the New York auto show this year. Can you believe that? Of all places, the two European luxury automakers decided that showing off their […] -
![In the war for car shopper’s money, Hyundai may have unleashed a weapon that will sway buyers to their side, and that product is the Venue. It’s not exactly the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190425_110517.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Newsstand: Hyundai Hopes The Venue’s Inexpensive Milkshake Brings All The Boys (And Girls) To The Yard")
CC Newsstand: Hyundai Hopes The Venue’s Inexpensive Milkshake Brings All The Boys (And Girls) To The Yard
Posted on May 12, 2019 | 79 CommentsIn the war for car shopper’s money, Hyundai may have unleashed a weapon that will sway buyers to their side, and that product is the Venue. It’s not exactly the […] -
![Welcome curbivores, to another year of New York auto show coverage! My trek to the Javits Center took place on April 25th, 2019. Fitting, as it marked the one year […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190425_105402.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 New York International Auto Show, Part 1: Ford, Lincoln, And Rivian")
Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 New York International Auto Show, Part 1: Ford, Lincoln, And Rivian
Posted on April 29, 2019 | 65 CommentsWelcome curbivores, to another year of New York auto show coverage! My trek to the Javits Center took place on April 25th, 2019. Fitting, as it marked the one year […] -
![Listening to good music while driving is one of the greatest pleasures in life. And finding new music has never been easier, thanks to Spotify and YouTube. I’ve got some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20150326_175508-1200x675.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: CC Soundtrack – Here Are The Songs I Currently Have On Rotation. What Are You Listening To?")
QOTD: CC Soundtrack – Here Are The Songs I Currently Have On Rotation. What Are You Listening To?
Posted on April 26, 2019 | 76 CommentsListening to good music while driving is one of the greatest pleasures in life. And finding new music has never been easier, thanks to Spotify and YouTube. I’ve got some […] -
![Big news out of Dearborn this morning: Ford has entered into a partnership with Rivian, the Michigan-based electric startup. As part of the agreement, Ford will infuse the company with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/fordandRivian-Copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Newsstand: Ford Announces $500 Million Investment Into Rivian, Will Use Rivian’s EV Platform For Future Vehicle")
CC Newsstand: Ford Announces $500 Million Investment Into Rivian, Will Use Rivian’s EV Platform For Future Vehicle
Posted on April 24, 2019 | 42 CommentsBig news out of Dearborn this morning: Ford has entered into a partnership with Rivian, the Michigan-based electric startup. As part of the agreement, Ford will infuse the company with […] -
![Automakers live and die on the products they create. That can make the development process a harrowing experience. No company gets it right 100 percent of the time. And although […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Screenshot_2019-04-22-Anthem-Media-An-Official-EA-Site2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Industry Analysis/QOTD: The Video Game And Automotive Industries Are More Similar Than You Might Think. Do You See Parallels To The Auto Industry Anywhere Else?")
Industry Analysis/QOTD: The Video Game And Automotive Industries Are More Similar Than You Might Think. Do You See Parallels To The Auto Industry Anywhere Else?
Posted on April 23, 2019 | 20 CommentsAutomakers live and die on the products they create. That can make the development process a harrowing experience. No company gets it right 100 percent of the time. And although […] -
![There’s been a disturbance in the Force. Pickup truck owners are increasingly less satisfied with their purchasing decisions and are more likely to jump ship to a smaller vehicle than […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20180402_110736.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Newsstand: The Pickup Truck Pricing Backlash Has Begun, And Owners Aren’t Happy")
CC Newsstand: The Pickup Truck Pricing Backlash Has Begun, And Owners Aren’t Happy
Posted on April 17, 2019 | 55 CommentsThere’s been a disturbance in the Force. Pickup truck owners are increasingly less satisfied with their purchasing decisions and are more likely to jump ship to a smaller vehicle than […] -
![(Originally published April 4, 2019) Nearly one year after Ford announced its plans to exit the American passenger car market, the 2020 Ford Escape has landed. And with it, we […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Screenshot_2019-04-02-See-the-2020-Ford-Escape-from-Every-Angle7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive Analysis: The 2020 Ford Escape Is The Perfect Embodiment Of Ford’s Past, Present, And Future")
Automotive Analysis: The 2020 Ford Escape Is The Perfect Embodiment Of Ford’s Past, Present, And Future
Posted on April 4, 2019 | 56 Comments(Originally published April 4, 2019) Nearly one year after Ford announced its plans to exit the American passenger car market, the 2020 Ford Escape has landed. And with it, we […] -
![How important are car interiors? In part 1, I roasted Acura for crafting interiors that can’t even match up to Mazda. The truth is I probably could have gone even […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190310_133744.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 Hudson Valley Auto Show, Part 2: Toyota, Ford, Kia, Hyundai, Jeep, And Ram")
Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 Hudson Valley Auto Show, Part 2: Toyota, Ford, Kia, Hyundai, Jeep, And Ram
Posted on March 26, 2019 | 43 CommentsHow important are car interiors? In part 1, I roasted Acura for crafting interiors that can’t even match up to Mazda. The truth is I probably could have gone even […] -
![Ford and General Motors separately announced similar plans this week to reconfigure two of their American factories for EV production. The plants in question are the Flat Rock, Michigan facility […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/fordgmevstuff.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Newsstand: Ford And General Motors Announce New EV Investments For The United States")
CC Newsstand: Ford And General Motors Announce New EV Investments For The United States
Posted on March 22, 2019 | 29 CommentsFord and General Motors separately announced similar plans this week to reconfigure two of their American factories for EV production. The plants in question are the Flat Rock, Michigan facility […] -
![For the past three years or so I’ve been meaning to take a trip up to the local convention center when they host their annual auto show. Circumstances forced me […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190310_130209.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 Hudson Valley Auto Show, Part 1: General Motors, Nissan, Acura, And Mazda")
Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 Hudson Valley Auto Show, Part 1: General Motors, Nissan, Acura, And Mazda
Posted on March 19, 2019 | 41 CommentsFor the past three years or so I’ve been meaning to take a trip up to the local convention center when they host their annual auto show. Circumstances forced me […]
